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J705 SNC

1991 Rover 218

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

173,495 mi
Last recorded173,495 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover 218120,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ705 SNC
MakeRover
Model218
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 173,495 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 173,476 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 173,443 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 171,328 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 168,597 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 166,875 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 164,981 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 164,981 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 164,143 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 161,845 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 161,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 153,579 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 146,443 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 139,163 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 129,639 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 119,594 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 111,203 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 103,607 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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J705 SNC is a 1991 Rover 218 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J705 SNC, 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 J705 SNC registered?

J705 SNC is a 1991 Rover 218, first registered on 2 August 1991.

Is J705 SNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J705 SNC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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