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J828 HGE

1991 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

37,326 mi
Last recorded37,326 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ828 HGE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 37,326 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 37,218 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 37,218 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2011 36,026 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 36,026 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 36,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 35,860 miles

both front electric windows not working

general undercarriage and body surface corrosion

slight corrosion at rear of nearside and offside sills

Fail 9 Nov 2010 35,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front electric windows not working

general undercarriage and body surface corrosion

slight corrosion at rear of nearside and offside sills

Pass 1 Dec 2009 35,282 miles

general undercarriage surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

rear of offside and nearside sills slightly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2009 35,282 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general undercarriage surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

rear of offside and nearside sills slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2008 34,316 miles

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 27 Nov 2007 33,631 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyre inner sidewalls starting to perish

surface corrosion on undercarriage

Fail 26 Nov 2007 33,621 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyre inner sidewalls starting to perish

surface corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 4 Dec 2006 32,884 miles

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

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

general body and undercarriage surface corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2005 31,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 31,800 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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J828 HGE is a 1991 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1991 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 101,672 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 J828 HGE, 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 35 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J828 HGE is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 20 December 1991.

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