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J710 EGC

1992 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,405 mi
Last recorded69,405 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ710 EGC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2018 69,405 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2017 68,839 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 68,531 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 68,531 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear stop lights staying on.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 67,877 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2014 67,186 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 67,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 69,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 69,632 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 61,489 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 58,477 miles

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

surface rust near side rear outer sill

Fail 9 Dec 2011 58,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

surface rust near side rear outer sill

Pass 15 Dec 2010 56,525 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 54,724 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

near side rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 9 Dec 2009 54,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

near side rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2008 52,352 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 49,778 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 47,753 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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J710 EGC is a 1992 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J710 EGC, 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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What year was J710 EGC registered?

J710 EGC is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 8 January 1992.

Is J710 EGC safe to buy?

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