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J701 SPM

1992 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

220,895 mi
Last recorded220,895 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ701 SPM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 220,895 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 220,895 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 205,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 205,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 184,464 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 172,789 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

o/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 14 Oct 2015 154,975 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 154,975 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 153,250 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 153,091 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre damaged on inner and outer side wall

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2013 140,989 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 128,413 miles

both front tyres and n/s/r tyres are worn on edges

surface corrosion to outer vehicle

surface corrosion to undervehicle

Fail 6 Jul 2012 128,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both front tyres and n/s/r tyres are worn on edges

surface corrosion to outer vehicle

surface corrosion to undervehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2011 108,897 miles

NS number plate light dim

NSF side light slightly dim

Pass 7 Jul 2010 95,584 miles

slight play in rear radius arm bushes

Fail 7 Jul 2010 95,584 miles

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

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

slight play in rear radius arm bushes

Pass 1 Jul 2009 87,258 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 77,078 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 74,808 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 72,397 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges and close to limits

offside front tyre wearing on edges

outer cv gaiters perished

rear brakes noisy

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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J701 SPM is a 1992 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J701 SPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J701 SPM registered?

J701 SPM is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 27 May 1992.

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