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L112 KJX

1994 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

142,161 mi
Last recorded142,161 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL112 KJX
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2006 142,161 miles

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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L112 KJX is a 1994 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 L112 KJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L112 KJX registered?

L112 KJX is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 5 May 1994.

Is L112 KJX safe to buy?

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