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J984 TJW

1991 Rover 216

Cream Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,636 mi
Last recorded59,636 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2006
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ984 TJW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2006 59,636 miles

see original advisory sheet †

Fail 7 Nov 2006 59,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust heat sheild loose at front pipe

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Slight play at offside & nearside steering rack

Pass 8 Nov 2005 56,719 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 56,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

advise front number plate

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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 TJW is a 1991 Rover 216 in Cream with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J984 TJW, 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 TJW registered?

J984 TJW is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 28 October 1991.

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