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L126 SCA

1994 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,292 mi
Last recorded118,292 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL126 SCA
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2006 118,292 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 118,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 11,294 miles

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

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

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 SCA is a 1994 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L126 SCA, 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 SCA?

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What year was L126 SCA registered?

L126 SCA is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 16 March 1994.

Is L126 SCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L126 SCA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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