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J512 MBJ

1992 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,259 mi
Last recorded125,259 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover 216I102,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ512 MBJ
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 125,259 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 123,224 miles

all welding covered

Fail 9 May 2008 123,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 121,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 121,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 117,766 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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J512 MBJ is a 1992 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 102,940 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J512 MBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J512 MBJ registered?

J512 MBJ is a 1992 Rover 216I, first registered on 31 January 1992.

Is J512 MBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J512 MBJ shows 6 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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