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J454 OKJ

1992 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,833 mi
Last recorded68,833 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1992 Rover 218131,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ454 OKJ
MakeRover
Model218
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 68,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 58,603 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres have deep cuts

Fail 9 Jul 2015 58,603 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres have deep cuts

Pass 27 Jun 2014 52,443 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear sills and the connecting inner arches are corroding, not excessive

centre section of exhaust is corroding, not blowing and still secure

engine leaking oil

front tyres close to the legal limit in tread dpeht on their outer edges, this uneven tyre wear indicates the tracking to be out

Pass 31 May 2013 49,723 miles

both windscreen wiperblades perishing

oil leak coming from engine advise customer to keep under observation

Fail 21 May 2013 49,644 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

both windscreen wiperblades perishing

oil leak coming from engine advise customer to keep under observation

Pass 24 May 2012 47,191 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside rear outer door sill corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2011 43,999 miles

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

rear outer sills both sides and the o/s/f wheel arch is corroded, none excessive at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,863 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 36,231 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 33,200 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 32,549 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 31,900 miles

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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J454 OKJ is a 1992 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J454 OKJ, 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 J454 OKJ registered?

J454 OKJ is a 1992 Rover 218, first registered on 30 April 1992.

Is J454 OKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J454 OKJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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