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J976 MKJ

1991 Rover 418

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,499 mi
Last recorded112,499 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Rover 418127,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ976 MKJ
MakeRover
Model418
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 112,499 miles

front bumper slight damage

nearside rear antiroll bar bush slight movement

outer sills starting to rust

rear wheel arches starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Nov 2008 112,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front bumper slight damage

nearside rear antiroll bar bush slight movement

outer sills starting to rust

rear wheel arches starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Nov 2007 111,003 miles

centre and rear exhaust starting to rust

front anti roll bar link rods bushes starting to split/ wear

front bumper slight damage

front exhaust pipe rusty, repaired and in poor condition

front wings and bonnet starting to rust

nearside front headlamp glass chipped

nearside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside and nearside rear lower suspension track control arms bushes starting to split/ wear

offside front tyre tread inner edge on limit

oil leak

power steering slightly notchy

rear tyre treads starting to wear on inner edges

rear wheel arches starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Nov 2006 108,398 miles

centre exhaust starting to rust

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

front bumper damaged

nearside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

oil leak

rear wheel arches starting to rust

Fail 11 Nov 2006 108,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust starting to rust

front bumper damaged

nearside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

oil leak

rear wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 22 Nov 2005 105,457 miles

front number plate starting to discolour

nearside front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to split/wear

slight play in steering rack

How Reliable is the Rover 418?

Based on 44,803 MOT tests across 9,538 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
5,608
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
9,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 4,476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,183
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,072
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,405
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,739
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J976 MKJ is a 1991 Rover 418 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 127,661 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 418 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 4,476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J976 MKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 418 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 35 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J976 MKJ?

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What year was J976 MKJ registered?

J976 MKJ is a 1991 Rover 418, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J976 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J976 MKJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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