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L180 UKV

1994 Rover 218

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,412 mi
Last recorded105,412 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL180 UKV
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 105,412 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 105,412 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 104,778 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 104,161 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 103,085 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 102,082 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 100,911 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 100,054 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 98,875 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 98,875 miles

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

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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L180 UKV is a 1994 Rover 218 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 L180 UKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L180 UKV registered?

L180 UKV is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 14 February 1994.

Is L180 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L180 UKV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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