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J240 AUG

1971 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,863 mi
Last recorded206,863 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
Typical for 1971 Rover 21692,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ240 AUG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2007 206,863 miles

Wear in rear ant-roll bar n/s drop link

Fail 25 Sep 2006 185,496 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 185,496 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 168,010 miles

Drivers seat belt catch difficult to lock and unlock

Off side front side lamp dim

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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J240 AUG is a 1971 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 92,621 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 J240 AUG, 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 55 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J240 AUG registered?

J240 AUG is a 1971 Rover 216, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is J240 AUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J240 AUG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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