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J818 PPJ

1991 Rover 220

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

69,188 mi
Last recorded69,188 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover 220101,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ818 PPJ
MakeRover
Model220
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 69,188 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 69,022 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 68,564 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 68,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 68,045 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 66,719 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 66,395 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 66,395 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 66,229 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 64,145 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,516 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,310 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2013 51,937 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 51,689 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 48,725 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 48,147 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 47,367 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 46,364 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 44,915 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 220?

Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
6,439
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
37,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 25,916
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,881
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,870
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,772
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J818 PPJ is a 1991 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1991 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 101,310 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 220 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 25,916 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J818 PPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 35 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J818 PPJ registered?

J818 PPJ is a 1991 Rover 220, first registered on 31 October 1991.

Is J818 PPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J818 PPJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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