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J564 OWL

1992 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,670 mi
Last recorded89,670 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ564 OWL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 89,670 miles

Front And Rear Brake Flex Ferrules Corrosion Noted

Front And Rear Drop Link Bushes Perishing

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 89,552 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 89,522 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 89,417 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 88,907 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 87,778 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 85,897 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 85,897 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 84,558 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 82,512 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 82,512 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

Pass 13 Mar 2009 80,677 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 78,626 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 76,356 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 73,738 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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J564 OWL is a 1992 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J564 OWL, 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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J564 OWL is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 18 February 1992.

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