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940X348

1995 Rover 218

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

284,624 mi
Last recorded284,624 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration940X348
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2012 284,624 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

possible fuel leak from front of engine but unable to pinpoint

water ingress into offside rear light

wipers dont park in the correct position

Fail 17 Nov 2012 284,624 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

possible fuel leak from front of engine but unable to pinpoint

water ingress into offside rear light

wipers dont park in the correct position

Pass 8 Nov 2011 279,188 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 279,188 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 269,662 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

gearselector rod coupling is badly worn at front end

Fail 11 Nov 2010 269,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

gearselector rod coupling is badly worn at front end

Pass 11 Nov 2009 261,401 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 261,401 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

engine oil low

headlamp beam deflector on offside lamp

nearside front and rear wipers split

nearside rack to track rod has play

offside lower metal coolant pipe corroded

oil leaks

power steering pipes damp at resevoir

rear brakes squeal

Pass 3 Nov 2008 252,253 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2008 252,253 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Tyres worn on edge (Tracking)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 245,322 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 245,322 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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940X348 is a 1995 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 116,963 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 940X348, 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 31 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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940X348 is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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