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L202 PUA

1994 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,190 mi
Last recorded115,190 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL202 PUA
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 115,190 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear outer wheel arches corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 115,190 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear outer wheel arches corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 108,459 miles

body work around wings corroded and pitted

Fail 27 Sep 2011 108,446 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

body work around wings corroded and pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2010 103,465 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 100,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 95,810 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 92,949 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 92,949 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 87,427 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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L202 PUA is a 1994 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L202 PUA, 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 L202 PUA registered?

L202 PUA is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L202 PUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L202 PUA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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