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J515 AYD

1991 Rover 218

Bronze Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

203,604 mi
Last recorded203,604 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2006
Typical for 1991 Rover 218120,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ515 AYD
MakeRover
Model218
Year1991
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2006 203,604 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 203,604 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J515 AYD is a 1991 Rover 218 in Bronze with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J515 AYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J515 AYD registered?

J515 AYD is a 1991 Rover 218, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J515 AYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J515 AYD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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