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J23 RVS

1992 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,069 mi
Last recorded152,069 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover 218131,583 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 RVS
MakeRover
Model218
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2007 152,069 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all four wheel arches corroding

both registration plates poor condition

driver's seatbelt catch poor operation

knock and wear in steering rack

metal water pipe at front offside of engine badly corroded

nearside front tyre uneven wear and close to legal limit

nearside wiper blade poor condition

offside front tyre uneven wear and on legal limit

stonechip in nearside headlight lens

Pass 4 May 2006 134,682 miles

Driver's seat belt catch poor operation

Front and rear number plates poor condition

Front service brake veers right (20%)

Knock and wear in steering rack

Stone chip in nearside headlamp lense

Fail 28 Mar 2006 132,063 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Driver's seat belt catch poor operation

Front number plate poor condition

Front service brake veers right

Knock and wear in rack

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

Stone chip in nearside headlamp lense

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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J23 RVS 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 J23 RVS, 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.

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What year was J23 RVS registered?

J23 RVS is a 1992 Rover 218, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J23 RVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J23 RVS 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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