MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,768 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both number plates deteriorating, and have isignia near to the lettering
Drivers wiper blade splitting on ends
Engine ignition cutout inoperative
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside front tyre wearing on edge
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both number plates deteriorating, and have isignia near to the lettering
Drivers wiper blade splitting on ends
Engine ignition cutout inoperative
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside front tyre wearing on edge
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp aim is right on the lower limits
Lot of engine oil leaks
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear number plate starting to delaminate
engine has servere oil leaks
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J497 TRP is a 1991 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1991 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 120,404 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 J497 TRP, 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 35 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J497 TRP registered?
J497 TRP is a 1991 Rover 218, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is J497 TRP safe to buy?
The MOT history for J497 TRP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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