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K3 JSP

1992 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,783 mi
Last recorded86,783 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover 218131,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 JSP
MakeRover
Model218
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 86,783 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 86,783 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 83,184 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 83,184 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2007 78,334 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

power steering level below min.

Pass 15 May 2007 78,334 miles

power steering level below min.

Fail 20 Jul 2006 76,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 76,303 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 72,328 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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K3 JSP is a 1992 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K3 JSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K3 JSP registered?

K3 JSP is a 1992 Rover 218, first registered on 12 August 1992.

Is K3 JSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 JSP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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