CarVerify

Free Car Check

H495 TPW

1991 Rover 218

Grey Diesel 1905cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,964 mi
Last recorded117,964 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1991 Rover 218120,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH495 TPW
MakeRover
Model218
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 117,964 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant pipe very rusty

front number plate cracked

rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

Pass 21 May 2012 115,761 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front roll bar link arm rubbers split and perished

both rear shock absorber bottom rubbers split and perished

both rear trailing arm bushes split and perished

front number plate cracked

o/s/f seat belt stork cover missing

o/s/f wing damaged

oil leak to engine

rear wiper split

stone chips to screen

Pass 2 Jun 2011 113,077 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

corrosion to o/s/r door and o/s/f wing

front number plate cracked

metal water pipe by engine badly corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f seat belt stork cover missing

radiator leaking

rear wiper split

stone chips to screen

Fail 19 May 2011 113,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

corrosion to o/s/r door and o/s/f wing

front number plate cracked

metal water pipe by engine badly corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f seat belt stork cover missing

radiator leaking

rear wiper split

stone chips to screen

Pass 20 May 2010 110,461 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level between min and max

front number plate cracked

metal water pipe which runs along o/s of engine badly corroded

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f seat belt stork cover missing

o/s/r light cluster lens cracked

oil leak to engine

rear wiper split

stone chips to screen

Pass 19 May 2009 107,099 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level betweem min and max

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

oil leak to engine

Pass 14 May 2008 103,061 miles

brake fluid level between min and max

front number plate cracked

metal water pipe which runs along o/s of engine badly corroded

n/s/r tyre on 2mm and perished

o/s/r light cluster cracked

Pass 24 May 2007 99,457 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre tread low

throttle cable slightly worn

Fail 23 May 2007 99,457 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre tread low

throttle cable slightly worn

Pass 9 May 2006 95,055 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 May 2006 95,055 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering rack

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
Full Rover 218 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H495 TPW is a 1991 Rover 218 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1991 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 120,404 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 H495 TPW, 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 35 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 H495 TPW?

You can check the full history of H495 TPW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H495 TPW registered?

H495 TPW is a 1991 Rover 218, first registered on 18 June 1991.

Is H495 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H495 TPW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H495 TPW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H495 TPW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.