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J92 EGW

1991 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,800 mi
Last recorded116,800 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ92 EGW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 116,800 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 116,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 101,052 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 101,052 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2008 93,359 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 93,359 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 89,472 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 89,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 858,477 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 85,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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J92 EGW is a 1991 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J92 EGW, 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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J92 EGW is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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