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H43 JKA

1991 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,355 mi
Last recorded140,355 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1991 Rover 218120,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH43 JKA
MakeRover
Model218
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 140,355 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 140,354 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 138,856 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 138,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 136,929 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 134,046 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 131,856 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 131,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 126,550 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 120,939 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 120,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 117,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 112,952 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 112,952 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 108,873 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 108,873 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 106,267 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006
Fail 21 Aug 2006

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

How Reliable is the Rover 218?

Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
21,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,334
constant velocity joint gaiter split 8,429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,994
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,620
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,026
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H43 JKA is a 1991 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1991 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 120,404 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 218 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H43 JKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 35 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H43 JKA is a 1991 Rover 218, first registered on 2 April 1991.

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