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J728 FMX

1992 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,288 mi
Last recorded79,288 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ728 FMX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 79,288 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

all brake pipe ends corroded

whole car is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2017 79,287 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end @ inner wing (5.2.6)

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)

Oil leak ()

all brake pipe ends slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2016 78,845 miles

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 78,384 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

rear anti roll links bushes worn and perished

Pass 30 Jul 2014 81,787 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front plate delaminating

front tyres perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2013 79,561 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both front tyres perishing

nearside inner rear wheel arch weakened by corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2012 76,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

small hole o/s headlight front brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Jul 2011 75,772 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads getting low

front no plate could be better

small hole in o/s headlight glass

Pass 5 Jul 2010 75,094 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 74,350 miles

front plate damaged

headlight damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2008 73,567 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 72,735 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 72,167 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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J728 FMX is a 1992 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J728 FMX, 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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J728 FMX is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 16 January 1992.

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