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J583 FGP

1992 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

61,033 mi
Last recorded61,033 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1992 Rover 218131,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ583 FGP
MakeRover
Model218
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 61,033 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 61,033 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 60,771 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 60,478 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 60,478 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 60,224 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 59,980 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 59,980 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 59,687 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 59,351 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 58,991 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 58,991 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 58,706 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 58,706 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 58,397 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 58,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 58,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 58,102 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,832 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 57,604 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2007 57,375 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 57,375 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 57,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cambelt cover missing

water in tail light clusters

wiper blades poor

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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J583 FGP is a 1992 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1992 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 131,583 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 J583 FGP, 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 34 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J583 FGP registered?

J583 FGP is a 1992 Rover 218, first registered on 30 April 1992.

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