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J846 OEA

1991 Rover 216

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,039 mi
Last recorded149,039 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ846 OEA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2009 149,039 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Anti lock brake lamp was on at start of test but went out during test and behaved correctly for duration of test. Recommend checking. If at re-test does not follow sequence and go out will fail..

Corrosion offside front sill not in prescribed area

Nearside rear arch corroding

Offside front cross member corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2008 146,792 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 144,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspect offside rear coil spring is fitted upside down

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Nov 2007 144,768 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspect offside rear coil spring is fitted upside down

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2006 142,361 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 138,941 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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J846 OEA is a 1991 Rover 216 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J846 OEA, 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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What year was J846 OEA registered?

J846 OEA is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 26 November 1991.

Is J846 OEA safe to buy?

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