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J502 EMB

1991 Rover 218

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,112 mi
Last recorded111,112 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1991 Rover 218120,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ502 EMB
MakeRover
Model218
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 111,112 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 102,636 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 102,636 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 95,152 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 91,752 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 91,342 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 88,875 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 86,648 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 84,235 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 81,997 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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J502 EMB is a 1991 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J502 EMB, 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 J502 EMB registered?

J502 EMB is a 1991 Rover 218, first registered on 27 September 1991.

Is J502 EMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J502 EMB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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