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TBK 98J

1994 Rover 216

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

50,895 mi
Last recorded50,895 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover 21688,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBK 98J
MakeRover
Model216
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 50,895 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 50,880 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 50,876 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 50,855 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 50,822 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2022 50,822 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 50,317 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 50,019 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 50,004 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,673 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 49,648 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 48,608 miles

Nearside front CV boot deteriorated.

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Offside front tyre starting to crack between tread.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,061 miles

Nearside rear trailing arm bush starting to deteriorate.

Offside front tyre starting to perish.

Rear lights have slight interaction.

Pass 15 Jun 2013 44,893 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 42,144 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,742 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 37,081 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,078 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 37,075 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 37,075 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 37,034 miles

cv gaiters perishing

Pass 18 Jan 2007 36,506 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 35,386 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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TBK 98J is a 1994 Rover 216 in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1994 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 88,916 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 TBK 98J, 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 32 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TBK 98J registered?

TBK 98J is a 1994 Rover 216, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is TBK 98J safe to buy?

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