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J984 ORU

1991 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,825 mi
Last recorded105,825 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ984 ORU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 105,825 miles

radiator in poor condition

underside of vehicle muddy

offside wing mirror damaged

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)

coolant level low

Pass 19 Mar 2010 102,699 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside door mirror in poor condition but view to rear OK

welded repairs covered in underseal but appear sound

Fail 5 Mar 2010 102,697 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside door mirror in poor condition but view to rear OK

Pass 6 Mar 2009 98,300 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 91,914 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 91,912 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 80,258 miles

offside CV boot starting to perish

offside sill starting to corrode

rear section of exhaust is corroded but not to excess and not leaking

rear suspension arm bushes starting to perish

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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J984 ORU is a 1991 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J984 ORU, 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 J984 ORU registered?

J984 ORU is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 23 August 1991.

Is J984 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J984 ORU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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