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J418 ETU

1992 Rover 418

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,051 mi
Last recorded135,051 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2006
Typical for 1992 Rover 418133,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ418 ETU
MakeRover
Model418
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2006 135,051 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front tyres 185/60/14 rear tyres 185/70/14

middle and rear exhaust boxes in poor condition

n/s/f steering rack end slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2006 135,051 miles

Oil leak

front tyres 185/60/14 rear tyres 185/70/14

middle and rear exhaust boxes in poor condition

n/s/f steering rack end slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2005 131,085 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J418 ETU is a 1992 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J418 ETU, 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 J418 ETU registered?

J418 ETU is a 1992 Rover 418, first registered on 27 May 1992.

Is J418 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J418 ETU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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