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J499 DLG

1991 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,021 mi
Last recorded146,021 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2006
Typical for 1991 Rover 418127,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ499 DLG
MakeRover
Model418
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2006 146,021 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 140,260 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 140,260 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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J499 DLG is a 1991 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 127,661 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 J499 DLG, 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 35 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J499 DLG registered?

J499 DLG is a 1991 Rover 418, first registered on 31 October 1991.

Is J499 DLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J499 DLG 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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