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L195 GRD

1993 Rover 218

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,523 mi
Last recorded145,523 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL195 GRD
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 145,523 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 145,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 193,899 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

hand brake has high travel

Pass 10 Nov 2006 134,203 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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L195 GRD is a 1993 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 127,748 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 L195 GRD, 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 33 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 L195 GRD registered?

L195 GRD is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 22 October 1993.

Is L195 GRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L195 GRD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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