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J742 OFP

1992 Rover 216

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,701 mi
Last recorded120,701 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ742 OFP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 120,701 miles

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

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

both rear registration plate lamps dim

slight corrosion to offside sill

Fail 19 Apr 2010 120,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear registration plate lamps dim

slight corrosion to offside sill

Pass 4 May 2009 116,161 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2009 116,161 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 22 Apr 2008 107,386 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 96,362 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 88,661 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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J742 OFP is a 1992 Rover 216 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J742 OFP, 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 J742 OFP registered?

J742 OFP is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 17 June 1992.

Is J742 OFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J742 OFP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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