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J34 VOG

1992 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,581 mi
Last recorded120,581 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover 418133,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ34 VOG
MakeRover
Model418
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 120,581 miles

Alternator belt loose.

Engine not turning of with key.

Power steering belt loose.

Fail 13 Aug 2014 12,058 miles

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

Alternator belt loose.

Engine not turning of with key.

Power steering belt loose.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 120,567 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 120,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 120,561 miles

Offside front tyre cracked.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 120,524 miles

Offside front tyre cracked.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 120,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front tyre cracked.

Fail 31 Oct 2009 120,508 miles

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

O/s/front tyre cracked.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 120,508 miles

O/s/front tyre cracked.

Pass 27 Sep 2008 120,452 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 120,277 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 120,277 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 119,868 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 118,365 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 118,365 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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J34 VOG is a 1992 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J34 VOG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J34 VOG registered?

J34 VOG is a 1992 Rover 418, first registered on 12 June 1992.

Is J34 VOG safe to buy?

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