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J619 JGA

1992 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,505 mi
Last recorded103,505 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ619 JGA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 103,505 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension components corroded

under body slightly corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2026 103,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension components corroded

under body slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 101,615 miles

slight corrosion under body

suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2025 101,615 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

slight corrosion under body

suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 101,346 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion various places

Pass 28 Mar 2022 99,847 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 98,530 miles

General under vehicle corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2020 97,408 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 97,408 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 95,574 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 93,665 miles

slight corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2017 91,966 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 90,157 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 88,521 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2014 86,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 84,842 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 84,842 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 82,908 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 80,756 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 72,899 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 66,106 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 60,027 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 60,027 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2007 53,791 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 46,767 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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J619 JGA is a 1992 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J619 JGA, 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 J619 JGA registered?

J619 JGA is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 13 March 1992.

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