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J874 TJW

1991 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

93,171 mi
Last recorded93,171 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ874 TJW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2018 93,171 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front wheel rims corroding in welded areas

nearside front outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 92,522 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

inner rear sills corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2017 92,501 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

inner rear sills corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 91,625 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 91,619 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 90,737 miles

corrosion to offside front crossmember near suspension tie rod mount

nearside and offside rear trailing arm suspension bushes deteriorated

offside rear window repaired with plastic sheet

rear inner sills slightly corroded

rear outer sill corroded

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

stone chips in windscreen swept area

Fail 24 Nov 2015 90,722 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to offside front crossmember near suspension tie rod mount

nearside and offside rear trailing arm suspension bushes deteriorated

offside rear window repaired with plastic sheet

rear inner sills slightly corroded

rear outer sill corroded

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

stone chips in windscreen swept area

Pass 6 Nov 2014 90,001 miles

o/s rear window repaired with plastic sheet

rear inner sills slightly corroded

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

stone chips in windscreen swept area

Pass 21 Nov 2013 89,212 miles

rear inner sills slightly corroded

rear window repaired with plastic sheet

stone chips in windscreen swept area

Fail 21 Nov 2013 89,212 miles

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

rear inner sills slightly corroded

rear window repaired with plastic sheet

stone chips in windscreen swept area

Pass 26 Nov 2012 88,803 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 88,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Battery loose

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 87,196 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)

brake fluid level getting low

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2011 87,196 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)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

brake fluid level getting low

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2010 85,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

brake fluid level getting low

Fail 8 Nov 2010 85,838 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

brake fluid level getting low

Pass 16 Nov 2009 84,632 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 84,628 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 82,707 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 78,605 miles

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

offside mirror damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2006 73,379 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 73,379 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 70,488 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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J874 TJW is a 1991 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 J874 TJW, 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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J874 TJW is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 25 October 1991.

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