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J488 VRW

1992 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,277 mi
Last recorded132,277 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ488 VRW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 132,277 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 131,149 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 130,378 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 128,286 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 124,940 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 124,940 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SWIVEL SECURING PINS WRONG SIZE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.0 MM †MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING AND BLOWING AT JOINT

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BATTERY INSECURE ON TRAY

Pass 29 Jun 2006 121,584 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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J488 VRW is a 1992 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J488 VRW, 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 J488 VRW registered?

J488 VRW is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J488 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J488 VRW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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