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J567 MFL

1991 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,391 mi
Last recorded63,391 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1991 Rover 218120,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ567 MFL
MakeRover
Model218
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 63,391 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 63,035 miles

o/s/f tyre worn

oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,649 miles

exhaust weak

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

Pass 18 May 2009 60,579 miles

all metal brake pipes covered in under seal

power steering belt loose

Fail 18 May 2009 60,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all metal brake pipes covered in under seal

power steering belt loose

Pass 8 Nov 2007 58,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 56,825 miles

Front shock absorbers weak

Oil leak

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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J567 MFL is a 1991 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J567 MFL, 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 J567 MFL registered?

J567 MFL is a 1991 Rover 218, first registered on 7 August 1991.

Is J567 MFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J567 MFL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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