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J973 HFW

1991 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,712 mi
Last recorded96,712 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ973 HFW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 96,712 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 96,707 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 85,977 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 85,960 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill strength significantly reduced. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 84,892 miles

advise general corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2019 83,438 miles

advise general corrosion including sills

Pass 30 Jul 2018 81,751 miles

advise inspect nearside rear brake

advise rear exhaust corroded

advise slight play insteering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2017 80,427 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2016 78,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

advise genereal corrosion in many places

Pass 29 Jul 2015 76,525 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 74,684 miles

general corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2013 72,520 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 70,160 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 70,160 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 67,066 miles

general corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2010 63,922 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 60,442 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 58,118 miles

front brake disc worn

generall corrosion

offside front tyre on 3mm nearside front worn on outer edge

Fail 31 Jul 2008 58,107 miles

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

front brake disc worn

generall corrosion

offside front tyre on 3mm nearside front worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2007 55,935 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)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 53,681 miles

general corrosion

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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J973 HFW is a 1991 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J973 HFW, 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 J973 HFW registered?

J973 HFW is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 28 August 1991.

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