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J858 ROL

1991 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,510 mi
Last recorded136,510 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ858 ROL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 136,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 134,112 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 131,847 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 131,837 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 129,108 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 129,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 124,994 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 122,208 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 119,297 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 115,590 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 115,590 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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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J858 ROL is a 1991 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J858 ROL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J858 ROL registered?

J858 ROL is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 13 December 1991.

Is J858 ROL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J858 ROL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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