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J740 GSR

1992 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,304 mi
Last recorded63,304 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ740 GSR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 63,304 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 63,304 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,225 miles

offside windscreen lower corner cracked

front number plate damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2011 57,735 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,491 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,239 miles

front number plate cracked (just acceptable)

play in steering rack

Fail 23 Jun 2009 57,239 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked (just acceptable)

o/s/r trailing arm bush perished/poor condition

play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jun 2008 55,901 miles

front number plate cracked(just acceptable)

n/s/r trailing arm bush bonding deteriorated(just acceptable)

play in steering rack

Fail 27 Jun 2008 55,901 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate cracked(just acceptable)

n/s/r trailing arm bush bonding deteriorated(just acceptable)

play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jun 2007 54,371 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 52,765 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 50,750 miles

front registration plate damaged

windscreen damaged outside swept area

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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J740 GSR is a 1992 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J740 GSR, 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 J740 GSR registered?

J740 GSR is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 17 June 1992.

Is J740 GSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J740 GSR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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