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L156 NVO

1994 Rover 218

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

221,755 mi
Last recorded221,755 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL156 NVO
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2010 221,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play steering rack both rear sills and arches corroded tested in the wet

Pass 2 Dec 2009 214,178 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 214,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 208,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

headlamp aim on upper limit

some damage to front number plate

Fail 24 Nov 2008 208,438 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

headlamp aim on upper limit

some damage to front number plate

Pass 27 Nov 2007 201,442 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 201,442 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2006 191,910 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 191,904 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 184,605 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 184,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

boht rear wheel arches corroded front num ber plate cracked o/s bottomballjoint slight play

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

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L156 NVO is a 1994 Rover 218 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 L156 NVO, 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 L156 NVO registered?

L156 NVO is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 23 February 1994.

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