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J697 VWN

1992 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,945 mi
Last recorded141,945 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover 418133,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ697 VWN
MakeRover
Model418
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2010 141,945 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 139,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 136,105 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 132,565 miles

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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J697 VWN is a 1992 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1992 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 133,116 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 J697 VWN, 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 34 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J697 VWN registered?

J697 VWN is a 1992 Rover 418, first registered on 6 February 1992.

Is J697 VWN safe to buy?

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