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Q196JJO

1971 Rover 218

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

42,561 mi
Last recorded42,561 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ196JJO
MakeRover
Model218
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2007 42,561 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 42,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 42,548 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

hand brake nere full travel

Pass 22 Aug 2006 40,554 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 40,554 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Aug 2005 38,350 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 38,350 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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Q196JJO is a 1971 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 Q196JJO, 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 55 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Q196JJO is a 1971 Rover 218, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q196JJO safe to buy?

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