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JL 1486

1989 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,111 mi
Last recorded22,111 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover 21676,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL 1486
MakeRover
Model216
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 22,111 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 21,409 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 21,409 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 20,693 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 19,980 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 19,980 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 19,789 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 18,611 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 18,007 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 17,414 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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JL 1486 is a 1989 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 76,314 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 JL 1486, 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 37 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JL 1486 registered?

JL 1486 is a 1989 Rover 216, first registered on 30 November 1989.

Is JL 1486 safe to buy?

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