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J678 DCH

1991 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,964 mi
Last recorded100,964 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2007
Typical for 1991 Rover 218120,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ678 DCH
MakeRover
Model218
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2007 100,964 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 100,964 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 97,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 97,080 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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J678 DCH is a 1991 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J678 DCH, 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 J678 DCH registered?

J678 DCH is a 1991 Rover 218, first registered on 25 November 1991.

Is J678 DCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J678 DCH shows 4 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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