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J56 FCP

1991 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,734 mi
Last recorded73,734 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ56 FCP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,734 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,955 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,545 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 60,185 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,916 miles

advise rear tyres perished!

Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,216 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 47,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

service brake performance 56%

Fail 30 Jul 2008 47,183 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,774 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 43,410 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 42,776 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 42,773 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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J56 FCP is a 1991 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 101,672 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 J56 FCP, 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 35 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J56 FCP registered?

J56 FCP is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J56 FCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J56 FCP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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