1992 Rover 218 1.8L Diesel · J221 HML
1992 Rover 218 (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1992. Recorded mileage 184,276 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 218
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 1769cc
J221 HML Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2023
- 184,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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J221 HML Mileage History
- 06/09/2022177,450 mi
- 10/09/2022177,457 mi+7 mi
- 18/09/2023184,257 mi+6,800 mi
- 25/09/2023184,276 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 6,493 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
J221 HML MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Rover 218 (J221 HML) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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