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J98 UJN

1991 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,603 mi
Last recorded44,603 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1991 Rover 216101,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 44,603 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 44,601 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened bush split on drop link (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened DROP LINK BUSH SPLIT (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,571 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 44,571 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 43,234 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly advise tracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 43,234 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Front tyres wearing unevenly advise tracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 41,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 5 Jan 2011 41,144 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 39,482 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 37,214 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 37,214 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,199 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 33,522 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 87,951 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner areas of tread, possible alignment fault present

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished on tread and sidewall areas

Pass 10 Jan 2006 32,226 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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J98 UJN is a 1991 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UJN, 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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J98 UJN is a 1991 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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