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J351 OVS

1992 Rover 218

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,676 mi
Last recorded97,676 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover 218131,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ351 OVS
MakeRover
Model218
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 97,676 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 95,091 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 95,091 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 92,863 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 92,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 88,816 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 88,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 21 May 2008 83,822 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 83,822 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 81,131 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 81,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 78,611 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 78,545 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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J351 OVS is a 1992 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J351 OVS, 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 J351 OVS registered?

J351 OVS is a 1992 Rover 218, first registered on 13 February 1992.

Is J351 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J351 OVS shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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