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J445 VAC

1992 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,967 mi
Last recorded71,967 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ445 VAC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 71,967 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 71,207 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 70,811 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 70,811 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 70,784 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 70,231 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 70,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 64,466 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 64,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2007 63,753 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 63,079 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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J445 VAC is a 1992 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1992 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 97,554 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J445 VAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J445 VAC is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 21 May 1992.

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