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J977 PPL

1991 Rover 216

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,361 mi
Last recorded77,361 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ977 PPL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,361 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 74,977 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 74,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2010 70,083 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 67,624 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 64,906 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 64,906 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 61,810 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 61,738 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 60,537 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 60,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 57,420 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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J977 PPL is a 1991 Rover 216 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J977 PPL, 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 J977 PPL registered?

J977 PPL is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 21 October 1991.

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