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RJD 90

1996 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

27,630 mi
Last recorded27,630 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJD 90
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 27,630 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 27,601 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 27,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ' front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 27,485 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 27,421 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 27,357 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 26,891 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 26,100 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 25,528 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 25,506 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 25,030 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 24,762 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

The front anti-roll bar link arm bushes are cracking.

The o/s and n/s rear wheel arches are rusty

Fail 21 Feb 2017 24,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

The front anti-roll bar link arm bushes are cracking.

The o/s and n/s rear wheel arches are rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2016 23,910 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

The front suspension anti-roll bar link arm bushes are cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2015 23,072 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

The front anti-roll bar link arms bushes are cracking.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 21,653 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 20,342 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 19,045 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 17,644 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 17,644 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 16,357 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 15,145 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 14,435 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 14,323 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 14,214 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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RJD 90 is a 1996 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1996 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 76,736 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 RJD 90, 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 30 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RJD 90 is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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The MOT history for RJD 90 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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