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J850 OEG

1991 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,972 mi
Last recorded97,972 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ850 OEG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 97,972 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn

Nearside door mirror damaged

engine and gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2016 95,472 miles

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

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

oil leaks

Fail 30 Mar 2016 95,472 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

oil leaks

Pass 15 Apr 2015 90,899 miles

passenger side rear brake reading fluctuates

Fail 15 Apr 2015 90,899 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

passenger side rear brake reading fluctuates

Fail 8 Apr 2014 89,301 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Apr 2014 89,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Apr 2013 82,656 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 28 Mar 2012 77,923 miles

both front tyres perished and offside worn to legal limit(strong advise)

nearside front wheel trim missing

slight bind from nearside rear brake

slight oil stains on engine and gearbox

slight play in steering rack

stonechips in front screen

very slight stains on front shockers

Pass 21 Mar 2011 77,482 miles

Near side front tyre starting to split

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 77,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight front brake bind

Pass 10 Mar 2009 76,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 76,268 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 75,645 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 74,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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J850 OEG is a 1991 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J850 OEG, 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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J850 OEG is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 15 August 1991.

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