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J602 YYG

1992 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,908 mi
Last recorded129,908 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ602 YYG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 129,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front wipers dont park automatic

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Oct 2009 125,880 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight bind o/s rear brake

Fail 27 Oct 2009 125,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 24 Oct 2008 122,117 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 122,117 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s h/lamp glass cracked

sump corroded/oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2007 118,023 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 117,850 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 109,326 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 109,326 miles

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

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

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

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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J602 YYG is a 1992 Rover 216 in White 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 J602 YYG, 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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What year was J602 YYG registered?

J602 YYG is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 10 January 1992.

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