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M123 WRF

1995 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

239,291 mi
Last recorded239,291 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2006
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 WRF
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2006 239,291 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Radiator in poor condition (not leaking)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 239,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Radiator in poor condition (not leaking)

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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M123 WRF is a 1995 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M123 WRF, 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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What year was M123 WRF registered?

M123 WRF is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 21 April 1995.

Is M123 WRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M123 WRF shows 2 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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