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J771 FSR

1992 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,166 mi
Last recorded141,166 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ771 FSR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 141,166 miles

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

both outer sills starting to corrode

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear trailing arms front bushes starting to crack and perish

slight play steering rack

small crack front number plate

Fail 14 May 2010 141,166 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both outer sills starting to corrode

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear trailing arms front bushes starting to crack and perish

slight play steering rack

small crack front number plate

Pass 18 May 2009 134,271 miles

Exhaust system starting to corrode

Front number plate cracked

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

OSR tyre starting to crack and perish

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

Fail 18 May 2009 134,271 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust system starting to corrode

Front number plate cracked

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

OSR tyre starting to crack and perish

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

Pass 16 May 2008 127,464 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

centre exhaust section corroding

drivers door edge corroding

slight wear steering rack

Fail 16 May 2008 127,464 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edges

centre exhaust section corroding

drivers door edge corroding

slight wear steering rack

Pass 31 May 2007 120,452 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 120,452 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

centre exhaust section corroding

slight play steering rack

Pass 19 May 2006 112,998 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 112,998 miles

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

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

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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J771 FSR is a 1992 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J771 FSR, 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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J771 FSR is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 17 February 1992.

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