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J329 NKE

1992 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,000 mi
Last recorded130,000 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2006
Typical for 1992 Rover 218131,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ329 NKE
MakeRover
Model218
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2006 130,000 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

long travel on handbrake lever but efficiency is above minimum requirement and reserve is available

nearside door mirror broken, rear v iew is ok

oil leak

steering wheel covering is starting to separate from inner core

Fail 13 Jan 2006 129,844 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

long handbrake travel but efficiency is above 16% minimum requirement and reserve is available

nearside mirror is broken but rear view on screen is satisfactory

oil leak

steering wheel covering is starting to separate from inner core, operation is not seriously affected

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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J329 NKE is a 1992 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J329 NKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J329 NKE registered?

J329 NKE is a 1992 Rover 218, first registered on 27 February 1992.

Is J329 NKE safe to buy?

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