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J553 VCY

1991 Rover 418

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,630 mi
Last recorded133,630 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2005
Typical for 1991 Rover 418127,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ553 VCY
MakeRover
Model418
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2005 133,630 miles

MIDDLE EXHAUST PIPE CORRODED & PITTED & SMALL PIN †HOLES †FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED SLIGHTLY

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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J553 VCY is a 1991 Rover 418 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J553 VCY, 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 J553 VCY registered?

J553 VCY is a 1991 Rover 418, first registered on 8 November 1991.

Is J553 VCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J553 VCY shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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