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J847 FFG

1991 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

150,292 mi
Last recorded150,292 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2006
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ847 FFG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2006 150,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

O.S.R. TYRE PUNCTURED!!

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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J847 FFG is a 1991 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 J847 FFG, 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 J847 FFG registered?

J847 FFG is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 23 October 1991.

Is J847 FFG safe to buy?

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