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J79 LHD

1992 Rover 218

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,693 mi
Last recorded108,693 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover 218131,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ79 LHD
MakeRover
Model218
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 108,693 miles

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

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

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

near side wing mirror missing

rear section of exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 8 Feb 2010 107,859 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 107,855 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 106,069 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 106,069 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 101,047 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2008 101,047 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 99,773 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 99,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2006 97,764 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 97,764 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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J79 LHD is a 1992 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1992 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 131,583 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 J79 LHD, 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 34 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J79 LHD registered?

J79 LHD is a 1992 Rover 218, first registered on 18 June 1992.

Is J79 LHD safe to buy?

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