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J719 ANP

1991 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,911 mi
Last recorded207,911 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 Rover 218120,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ719 ANP
MakeRover
Model218
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2008 207,911 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 207,403 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

a bracket that hold coolant pipe broken

both c.v boots cable tied on

damage to gearbox cover

offside front tyre slick on inner edge

offside track rod end seeping greese

play in gear stick

play in wiper linkage

slight damage to front sub frame

Pass 11 Jan 2007 199,189 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 179,446 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 179,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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J719 ANP is a 1991 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J719 ANP, 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 J719 ANP registered?

J719 ANP is a 1991 Rover 218, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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