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L128 CNR

1994 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,404 mi
Last recorded135,404 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL128 CNR
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2009 135,404 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

nearside front non obligotory mirror cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2008 134,435 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front headlamp lens damaged.

Fail 27 Feb 2007 132,590 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 132,590 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 129,919 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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L128 CNR is a 1994 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 L128 CNR, 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.

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What year was L128 CNR registered?

L128 CNR is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 28 March 1994.

Is L128 CNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L128 CNR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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