MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,072 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Driveshaft knocking
Engine mountain knocking
N/S/F bottom ball joint rubber split
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leaks
Power steering reservoir cap missing
Rear washer not working
Rear wiper blade deteriorated
Slight play in O/S/F track control arm
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Driveshaft knocking
Engine mountain knocking
N/S/F bottom ball joint rubber split
N/S/F strut top bearing is slightly rough in operation
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
O/S/F strut top bearing is slightly rough in operation
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leaks
Power steering reservoir cap missing
Rear washer not working
Rear wiper blade deteriorated
Slight play in O/S/F track control arm
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N234 VBD is a 1996 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 109,008 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 N234 VBD, 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 30 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N234 VBD registered?
N234 VBD is a 1996 Rover 218, first registered on 29 February 1996.
Is N234 VBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for N234 VBD shows 4 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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