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L125 UKV

1994 Rover 218

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,797 mi
Last recorded109,797 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL125 UKV
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 109,797 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 109,703 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 95,357 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2019 95,357 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2018 109,302 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 109,302 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 108,910 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 108,910 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 108,237 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 107,172 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 104,847 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

screen damage not in zone a or b

Pass 18 Jul 2013 103,724 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 103,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 103,141 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 102,386 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 66,851 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 99,931 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 97,812 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 97,812 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 90,405 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 90,403 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 85,383 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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L125 UKV is a 1994 Rover 218 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L125 UKV, 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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L125 UKV is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 24 January 1994.

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