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J514 MBJ

1992 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,514 mi
Last recorded141,514 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ514 MBJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 141,514 miles

wear in n/s steering rack inner ball joint

Fail 22 Feb 2010 141,514 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

wear in n/s steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 25 Feb 2009 136,224 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 136,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 130,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Feb 2008 130,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2007 123,690 miles

front brake inbalance 23 %

Pass 27 Feb 2006 118,503 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2006 118,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside door mirror glass cracked

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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J514 MBJ is a 1992 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J514 MBJ, 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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J514 MBJ is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 18 May 1992.

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