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J697 RBD

1992 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,996 mi
Last recorded100,996 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ697 RBD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 100,996 miles

front subframe under sealed

under vehicle under sealed

Pass 14 Jun 2021 97,275 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill within 30cm of trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

windscreen chipped oil leaks from engine and gearbox areas

Fail 8 Jun 2021 97,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link to bush bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill within 30cm of trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

windscreen chipped oil leaks from engine and gearbox areas

Pass 10 Jun 2020 95,987 miles

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

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

offside and nearside outer sills corroded at the rear

Fail 8 Jun 2020 95,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

offside and nearside outer sills corroded at the rear

Pass 11 Jun 2019 85,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2018 72,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 58,785 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2016 47,635 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 46,888 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 46,888 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,658 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 45,658 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,560 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,168 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,029 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 42,029 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,792 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,977 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 37,568 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 36,321 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 34,669 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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J697 RBD is a 1992 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J697 RBD, 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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J697 RBD is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 19 June 1992.

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