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J486 RFC

1992 Rover 218

Black Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,302 mi
Last recorded146,302 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover 218131,583 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ486 RFC
MakeRover
Model218
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 146,302 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s headlamp chipped

pin holes in both front drive shaft boots

welding repairs covered in thick underseal

Fail 18 Apr 2008 145,706 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s headlamp chipped

Fail 10 Apr 2007 132,993 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 132,993 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 128,745 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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J486 RFC is a 1992 Rover 218 in Black with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J486 RFC, 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 J486 RFC registered?

J486 RFC is a 1992 Rover 218, first registered on 10 April 1992.

Is J486 RFC safe to buy?

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