MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,750 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
pin holes in exhaust front pipe
driver's seat belt webbing fraying on edge
engine coolant pipes heavily corroded
front n/plate cracked
heavy surface corrosion and previous repair work to o/s and n/s rear outer sills / rear wheel arches
long travel on hand-brake cable
oil leaks on engine
rear trailing arm bushes beginning to split
rear wiper arm and blade missing
small split in brake pedal rubber
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J779 MEC is a 1991 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J779 MEC, 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 J779 MEC registered?
J779 MEC is a 1991 Rover 218, first registered on 1 November 1991.
Is J779 MEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for J779 MEC shows 2 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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