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J101 FOU

1991 Rover 218

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,542 mi
Last recorded42,542 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1991 Rover 218120,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ101 FOU
MakeRover
Model218
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,542 miles

offside rear tyre perrished

passenger door mirror missing

Fail 14 Jul 2014 42,542 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre perrished

passenger door mirror missing

Pass 24 Jul 2013 38,149 miles

front exhaust section corroded and blowing

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,474 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,125 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,538 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,884 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 34,469 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 33,991 miles

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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J101 FOU is a 1991 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J101 FOU, 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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What year was J101 FOU registered?

J101 FOU is a 1991 Rover 218, first registered on 29 August 1991.

Is J101 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J101 FOU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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