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J296 RJC

1992 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,865 mi
Last recorded168,865 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover 418133,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ296 RJC
MakeRover
Model418
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2009 168,865 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 168,865 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 162,103 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 162,051 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 155,831 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 155,661 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 149,555 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 418?

Based on 44,803 MOT tests across 9,538 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
5,608
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
9,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 4,476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,183
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,072
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,405
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,739
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J296 RJC is a 1992 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 133,116 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 418 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 4,476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J296 RJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 418 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J296 RJC registered?

J296 RJC is a 1992 Rover 418, first registered on 1 February 1992.

Is J296 RJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J296 RJC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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