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J212 XBS

1992 Rover 218

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

199,889 mi
Last recorded199,889 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2006
Typical for 1992 Rover 218131,583 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ212 XBS
MakeRover
Model218
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2006 199,889 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 199,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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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J212 XBS is a 1992 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J212 XBS, 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 J212 XBS?

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What year was J212 XBS registered?

J212 XBS is a 1992 Rover 218, first registered on 6 January 1992.

Is J212 XBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J212 XBS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J212 XBS have outstanding finance?

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