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J23 VTH

1992 Rover 218

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,041 mi
Last recorded110,041 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover 218131,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 VTH
MakeRover
Model218
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2008 110,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

crack in o/s door mirror glass

Pass 16 Jan 2007 96,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

d/s wiper blade corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2006 87,935 miles

N/S HEADLAMP CRACKED & HOLE IN LENS

O/S/R SLIGHT BRAKE OVALITY/JUDDER READINGS

Fail 10 Mar 2006 87,800 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S HEADLAMP CRACKED & HOLE IN LENS

O/S/F MUDFLAP INSECURE

O/S/R SLIGHT BRAKE OVALITY/JUDDER READINGS

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 VTH is a 1992 Rover 218 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTH, 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 VTH registered?

J23 VTH is a 1992 Rover 218, first registered on 6 January 1992.

Is J23 VTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J23 VTH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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