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L182 UBK

1994 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,472 mi
Last recorded118,472 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL182 UBK
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 118,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion evident left and right side outer wheel archs

corrosion evident rear of left side sill panel

left side dipped headlamp aim upper limit

left side of power assisted steering rack quite worn

right side of front bumper insecure

Fail 4 Aug 2010 111,493 miles

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 111,493 miles

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 106,398 miles

Both front tyres bald inner edges of tread.

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 106,398 miles

Both front tyres bald inner edges of tread.

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Aug 2008 99,374 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 99,374 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 94,215 miles

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

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

Oil leak

power steering belt perished

Pass 16 Aug 2006 87,782 miles

front number plate begining to discolour.

Pass 23 Aug 2005 79,303 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 79,210 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L182 UBK is a 1994 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L182 UBK, 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 L182 UBK registered?

L182 UBK is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 11 March 1994.

Is L182 UBK safe to buy?

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