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J475 RLJ

1992 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,323 mi
Last recorded65,323 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ475 RLJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2014 65,323 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no. plate starting to stain

Pass 6 Nov 2013 63,612 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 6 Nov 2013 63,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 5 Dec 2012 62,107 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/r trailing arm void bush deteriorating

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r reverse innop

rear silencer deteriorating and slight blow

Pass 5 Dec 2012 62,107 miles

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/r trailing arm void bush deteriorating

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r reverse innop

rear silencer deteriorating and slight blow

Pass 9 Dec 2011 60,293 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/r trailing arm suspension void bush deteriorating

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f wing starting to corrode

Pass 10 Dec 2010 58,463 miles

front number plate deteriorating

n/s trailing arm void bush deteriorating

n/s/f outer wheel arch corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2009 56,536 miles

n/s/r trailing arm void bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Dec 2008 53,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s trailing arm void bush starting to deteriorate

o/s/f subframe corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2007 50,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

n/s/r suspension trailing arm void bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Dec 2006 46,532 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2006 46,532 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s suspension trailing arm void bush starting to split

Pass 30 Dec 2005 42,275 miles

centre and rear box starting to corrode

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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J475 RLJ is a 1992 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J475 RLJ, 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 J475 RLJ registered?

J475 RLJ is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 27 January 1992.

Is J475 RLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J475 RLJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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