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J683 CGC

1991 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,354 mi
Last recorded84,354 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ683 CGC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 84,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn bald inner edge starting to blister (4.1.E.1)

bootlid secured by means use of bungee rope

offside front drop link displaced from rubber bush but has no movement

offside front indicator lens broken

Fail 23 Oct 2017 84,322 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured by the use of the bungee rope (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn bald inner edge starting to blister (4.1.E.1)

bootlid secured by means use of bungee rope

offside front drop link displaced from rubber bush but has no movement

offside front indicator lens broken

Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,089 miles

Nearside Front tyre 175/65/14 @ 1.90mm - tyre tread is perished

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front indicator lens is damaged - indicator still showing an amber light

Offside Front seat belt stalk cover is missing

rattle from front exhaust heat shield

Fail 21 Oct 2016 65,952 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door does not latch securely closed rear boot (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre 175/65/14 @ 1.90mm - tyre tread is perished

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front indicator lens is damaged - indicator still showing an amber light

Offside Front seat belt stalk cover is missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rattle from front exhaust heat shield

Pass 8 Oct 2015 50,981 miles

spare tyre flat

Fail 6 Oct 2015 50,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill and inner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Oct 2014 39,431 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 39,228 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 32,231 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 32,231 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 32,047 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 31,678 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 31,678 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,836 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,191 miles

Washer control switch loose

Pass 3 Oct 2008 29,224 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 27,728 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,576 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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J683 CGC is a 1991 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J683 CGC, 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 J683 CGC registered?

J683 CGC is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J683 CGC safe to buy?

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