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L126 HJW

1994 Rover 218

Maroon Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,422 mi
Last recorded149,422 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL126 HJW
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 149,422 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 149,422 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 137,933 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 137,923 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2006 132,598 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 132,598 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L126 HJW is a 1994 Rover 218 in Maroon with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L126 HJW, 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

How do I check the history of L126 HJW?

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What year was L126 HJW registered?

L126 HJW is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 27 April 1994.

Is L126 HJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L126 HJW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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