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B9 NMP

1994 Rover 218

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,895 mi
Last recorded85,895 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 NMP
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 85,895 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 84,818 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 82,696 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 80,989 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 80,919 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 80,914 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 80,897 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 79,757 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes perished

Pass 2 Jul 2015 78,327 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 76,889 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight rust on o/s and n/s sills

Pass 4 Jul 2013 75,557 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 74,162 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 73,177 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 71,657 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 69,684 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 67,553 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 65,279 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 62,134 miles

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)

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

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
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B9 NMP is a 1994 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1994 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 121,764 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B9 NMP, 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 32 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B9 NMP registered?

B9 NMP is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 17 June 1994.

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