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J70 SGA

1996 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,593 mi
Last recorded88,593 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 SGA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 88,593 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 88,525 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 86,382 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 86,285 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 85,847 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 85,773 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 85,529 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 85,225 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 84,607 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 82,175 miles

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

Exhaust corroded at rear joint.

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 76,868 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 74,520 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,672 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 73,672 miles

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 72,923 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 72,171 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 71,396 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 70,737 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 69,762 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 69,035 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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J70 SGA is a 1996 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1996 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 76,736 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 J70 SGA, 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 30 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 J70 SGA registered?

J70 SGA is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J70 SGA safe to buy?

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