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J462 JPN

1992 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,712 mi
Last recorded94,712 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ462 JPN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 94,712 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 84,875 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 78,326 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,830 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 54,302 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 46,290 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 38,347 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 37,284 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 37,280 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2006 36,305 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 35,114 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 35,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 JPN is a 1992 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J462 JPN registered?

J462 JPN is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J462 JPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J462 JPN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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