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J690 TOC

1991 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

110,516 mi
Last recorded110,516 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ690 TOC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 110,516 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Panel corroded (Front wing, passenger front and rear door and the rear wheel arch)

Nearside and Offside front suspension assembly have the surface corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Panel corroded (front wing, driver door, Passenger door and rear wheel arch)

Rear Axle corroded has the surface corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2019 110,291 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sillpanel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear surface coorison

Pass 17 Aug 2018 109,560 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 109,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Jul 2018 109,465 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 109,465 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 108,829 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 108,701 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt unable to check belt operation (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 107,740 miles

Nearside door mirror loose

Offside Front lower head light mounting damaged needs new head light

the car has corroded panels all round the car

Fail 20 Jun 2016 107,662 miles

Battery insecure under bonnert (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low beam to low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users incorrect patten (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside door mirror loose

the car has corroded panels all round the car

Pass 3 Jun 2015 106,399 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 106,178 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2014 104,399 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 104,385 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding

Pass 3 Jun 2013 102,721 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 100,641 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 98,755 miles

Slight play in offside of steering

Fail 11 Jun 2011 98,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Slight play in offside of steering

Pass 4 Jun 2010 96,777 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 94,529 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 94,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 90,469 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 90,469 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 89,433 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 89,299 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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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J690 TOC is a 1991 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 J690 TOC, 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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J690 TOC is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 15 November 1991.

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