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J778 VTH

1992 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

124,662 mi
Last recorded124,662 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 1992 Rover 21697,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ778 VTH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 124,662 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 124,649 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 123,990 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 123,987 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 122,998 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 122,953 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 122,150 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 121,191 miles

Both front lower ball joint gaiters split

O/s tyres "T" speed rated n/s tyres "H" rated

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Jan 2009 121,152 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 120,114 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Jan 2008 120,114 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 118,990 miles

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"

Fail 15 Jan 2007 118,989 miles

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"

Pass 11 Jan 2006 117,751 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 117,751 miles

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?

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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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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