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J98 GTS

1991 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,206 mi
Last recorded124,206 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2005
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ98 GTS
MakeRover
Model216
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2005 124,206 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 124,206 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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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J98 GTS is a 1991 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J98 GTS, 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 J98 GTS registered?

J98 GTS is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J98 GTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J98 GTS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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