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J462 GSN

1992 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,417 mi
Last recorded75,417 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ462 GSN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 75,417 miles

front brake discs pitted

nearside and offside front tyres worn close to legal limit

o/s/r outer sill corroding

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

oil leak

slight damage to n/s door mirror

Fail 24 Mar 2011 75,417 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs pitted

nearside and offside front tyres worn close to legal limit

o/s/r outer sill corroding

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

oil leak

slight damage to n/s door mirror

Pass 23 Mar 2010 73,322 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 73,322 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

under seal on subframe, so unable to check fully

Pass 24 Mar 2009 70,610 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 68,225 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 64,595 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 63,141 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 63,141 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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J462 GSN is a 1992 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J462 GSN, 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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What year was J462 GSN registered?

J462 GSN is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 17 June 1992.

Is J462 GSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J462 GSN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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