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J875 MWL

1991 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,970 mi
Last recorded137,970 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ875 MWL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 137,970 miles

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

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

vehicle chassis section and streel brake are underseald sum parts are rust custermer has had new c/vboot fit

Pass 5 Jan 2012 136,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight rust on centre exhaust silencerbox vehicle sections and sreelbrakepipes are underesald

Pass 31 Dec 2010 135,554 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight crack on front number plate vehicle chassis undersealed

Pass 5 Nov 2009 133,009 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 133,007 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 129,435 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 126,305 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 123,213 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 120,516 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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J875 MWL is a 1991 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J875 MWL, 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 J875 MWL registered?

J875 MWL is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 5 August 1991.

Is J875 MWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J875 MWL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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