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J677 TOA

1991 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,329 mi
Last recorded212,329 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ677 TOA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 212,329 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2013 212,325 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2012 202,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 202,705 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 191,652 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 191,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 182,850 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 182,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 174,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

showing signs of rust osf wing nsf wing

Pass 21 Apr 2009 174,294 miles

showing signs of rust osf wing nsf wing

Pass 21 Apr 2008 163,611 miles

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

osf wing rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2007 153,434 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 143,151 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 143,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2005 133,271 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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J677 TOA is a 1991 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J677 TOA, 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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J677 TOA is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 18 November 1991.

Is J677 TOA safe to buy?

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