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J268 PPK

1992 Rover 218

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

205,949 mi
Last recorded205,949 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover 218131,583 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ268 PPK
MakeRover
Model218
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 205,949 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

rear radius arm bushes perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2011 200,170 miles

knocking steering column

both rear trailing arm bushes started to split

corrosion not through all skins n/s/r outer sill

front + rear brake pads look thin

heavy engine oil leak

welding repair heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Mar 2011 200,165 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear trailing arm bushes started to split

corrosion not through all skins n/s/r outer sill

front + rear brake pads look thin

heavy engine oil leak

knocking steering column

Pass 26 Feb 2010 195,453 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 189,576 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 184,286 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 179,356 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 173,422 miles

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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J268 PPK is a 1992 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J268 PPK, 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 J268 PPK registered?

J268 PPK is a 1992 Rover 218, first registered on 2 March 1992.

Is J268 PPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J268 PPK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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