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M107 KAV

1995 Rover 218

Gold Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,447 mi
Last recorded121,447 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM107 KAV
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 121,447 miles

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 13 May 2017 119,404 miles

rear wheel arches corroded but not holed

Pass 8 Apr 2016 112,661 miles

Nearside Front inside wall of tyre starting tocrack

Nearside Rear inside wall of tyre starting to crack

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2016 112,661 miles

Nearside Front inside wall of tyre starting tocrack

Nearside Rear inside wall of tyre starting to crack

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 104,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 97,985 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 94,735 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 94,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 91,760 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 91,621 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 89,691 miles

off side rear wheel arch corroded but not holed

Pass 13 Mar 2010 88,186 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 88,186 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 86,167 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 82,768 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 80,040 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 80,040 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 75,790 miles

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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M107 KAV is a 1995 Rover 218 in Gold with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1995 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 116,963 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 M107 KAV, 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 31 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M107 KAV is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 4 July 1995.

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