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J249 RUD

1992 Rover 218

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,762 mi
Last recorded42,762 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover 218131,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ249 RUD
MakeRover
Model218
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 42,762 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 42,762 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2008 41,844 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 40,119 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 38,323 miles

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

n/s/f indicator outer lens missing

Pass 11 May 2005 36,254 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 36,254 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J249 RUD is a 1992 Rover 218 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J249 RUD, 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 J249 RUD registered?

J249 RUD is a 1992 Rover 218, first registered on 20 May 1992.

Is J249 RUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J249 RUD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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