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J931 GNJ

1992 Rover 218

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,309 mi
Last recorded110,309 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover 218131,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ931 GNJ
MakeRover
Model218
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 110,309 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 110,308 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front number plate damaged slightly

Slight brake bind on o/s/f

Pass 3 Mar 2008 104,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

coolant light on

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Mar 2008 104,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Oil leak

coolant light on

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Oct 2006 97,321 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
Full Rover 218 reliability report

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J931 GNJ is a 1992 Rover 218 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J931 GNJ, 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 J931 GNJ registered?

J931 GNJ is a 1992 Rover 218, first registered on 27 February 1992.

Is J931 GNJ safe to buy?

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