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J616 LFP

1992 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,422 mi
Last recorded129,422 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ616 LFP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 129,422 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

all rear suspension bushes wearing

both number plate bulbs dim

fuel fillter neck rusting

Fail 20 Mar 2013 129,412 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

all rear suspension bushes wearing

both number plate bulbs dim

fuel fillter neck rusting

Fail 12 Mar 2012 121,948 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

one middle box rubber missing

rad weak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 121,948 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

one middle box rubber missing

rad weak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 114,944 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 114,944 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2010 108,229 miles

Oil leak

front No plate faded

Pass 20 Mar 2009 102,832 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 102,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 98,831 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Apr 2008 98,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Mar 2007 91,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

head light beams on max

rear No plate poor

Pass 2 Mar 2006 86,756 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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J616 LFP is a 1992 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J616 LFP, 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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J616 LFP is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 16 January 1992.

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