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J158 NRP

1992 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,584 mi
Last recorded165,584 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover 218131,583 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ158 NRP
MakeRover
Model218
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2007 165,584 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 29 Jul 2006 161,894 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 161,894 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s/r & o/s/f tyres low on tread on edges

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

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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J158 NRP is a 1992 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 131,583 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 J158 NRP, 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 34 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J158 NRP?

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What year was J158 NRP registered?

J158 NRP is a 1992 Rover 218, first registered on 15 April 1992.

Is J158 NRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J158 NRP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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