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J731 MDO

1992 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

75,221 mi
Last recorded75,221 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ731 MDO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 75,221 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 75,216 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2022 67,273 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 67,217 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 63,590 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 61,540 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 61,540 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 60,268 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 60,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 56,084 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 56,084 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL OLD REPAIR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 51,929 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 51,929 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 44,371 miles

Offside Rear TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKED

Fail 8 Feb 2016 44,371 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKED

Pass 27 Jan 2015 42,956 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 41,577 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 41,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 40,418 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 40,418 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,411 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 39,411 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 38,082 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 36,375 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 36,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 33,969 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,251 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 30,855 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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J731 MDO is a 1992 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J731 MDO, 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 J731 MDO registered?

J731 MDO is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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