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K204 NJL

1992 Rover 218

Multi-colour Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,255 mi
Last recorded114,255 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover 218131,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK204 NJL
MakeRover
Model218
Year1992
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 114,255 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

o/s/r arch holed by corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2014 114,240 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

o/s/r arch holed by corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2013 112,683 miles

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/r arch holed

Pass 19 Jun 2012 111,641 miles

Oil leak

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s/r wheel arch holed by corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2011 110,424 miles

o/s/f door mirror damaged

o/s/r arch corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 109,596 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

o/s/r arch corroded

Fail 25 May 2010 109,571 miles

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

o/s/r arch corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 108,557 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 108,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 107,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 107,680 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 107,084 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 107,074 miles

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

general condition underneath corroded

handbrake lever travel

rear arches corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2006 106,505 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 105,738 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 105,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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K204 NJL is a 1992 Rover 218 in Multi-colour with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K204 NJL, 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 K204 NJL registered?

K204 NJL is a 1992 Rover 218, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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