MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,931 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight play steering rack /front subframe has been welded /no reverse lights.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight play steering rack /front subframe has been welded /no reverse lights.
front subframe has been welded /slight play steering rack /
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
FRONT SUBFRAME HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY WELDING AND UNDER SEALED,BUT APPEARS TO BE SOUND. †EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS RATTLING. †FRONT CROSS MEMBER IS CORRODED
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
RADIATOR IS IN POOR CONDITION. †THERE IS SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING RACK
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake balance just on limits
slight damage front no/ plate
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J987 RPD is a 1991 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J987 RPD, 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 J987 RPD registered?
J987 RPD is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 12 December 1991.
Is J987 RPD safe to buy?
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