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L186 OSF

1994 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,807 mi
Last recorded99,807 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL186 OSF
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 99,807 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 98,763 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 98,760 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 98,505 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 98,505 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 98,242 miles

slight play at o/s & n/s/f steering rack track rods

Fail 21 Apr 2010 97,085 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight wear at o/s/ & n/s/f steering rack track rods,

Pass 21 Apr 2010 97,085 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight wear at o/s/ & n/s/f steering rack track rods,

Fail 7 Apr 2009 96,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 96,821 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 96,306 miles

4x flexi brake hose ferruls, corrosion started.(borderline).

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

slight play at o/s & n/s/f, steering rack, track rods.

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2008 96,306 miles

4x flexi brake hose ferruls, corrosion started.(borderline).

slight play at o/s & n/s/f, steering rack, track rods.

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2007 95,641 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 95,362 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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L186 OSF is a 1994 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L186 OSF, 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 L186 OSF registered?

L186 OSF is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 1 May 1994.

Is L186 OSF safe to buy?

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