MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,662 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Condensation in both front headlamps
Front n/s seatbelt clasp fair
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear n/s seatbelt clasp casing missing
Slight damage to o/s front indicator lamp
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Tow hitch wiring connection fair
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Condensation in both front headlamps
Front n/s seatbelt clasp fair
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear n/s seatbelt clasp casing missing
Slight damage to o/s front indicator lamp
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Tow hitch wiring connection fair
Condensation in both headlamps
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
O/s front indicator lamp broken
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Condensation in both headlamps
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
O/s front indicator lamp broken
O/s tyres "T" speed rated n/s "H" rated
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Both front lower ball joint gaiters split
Condensation in both headlights
O/s tyres "T" speed rated n/s tyres "H" rated
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both front lower ball joint gaiters split
Condensation in both headlights
O/s tyres "T" speed rated n/s tyres "H" rated
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Both front lower ball joint gaiters split
O/s tyres "T" speed rated n/s tyres "H" rated
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Slight play steering rack
Both front lower ball joint gaiters split
O/s tyres "T" speed rated n/s tyres "H" rated
Slight play in steering rack
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Both front lower ball joint gaiters split
O/s tyres "T" speed rated n/s tyres "H" rated
Slight play in steering rack
Slight play in steering rack
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Slight play in steering rack
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
185/65 R14 tyres fitted on front 175/65 R14 fitted on rear
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s rear tyre "T" speed rated all others "H"
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
185/65 R14 tyres fitted on front 175/65 R14 fitted on rear
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s rear tyre "T" speed rated all others "H"
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
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J778 VTH is a 1992 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 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 J778 VTH, 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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J778 VTH is a 1992 Rover 216, first registered on 14 January 1992.
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