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L205 BFH

1994 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,760 mi
Last recorded130,760 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL205 BFH
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 130,760 miles

rear arches corroded - not too jagged -- sills beginning to corrode at rear

Fail 4 Nov 2009 130,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear arches corroded - not too jagged -- sills beginning to corrode at rear

Pass 3 Nov 2008 125,981 miles

wear to front tyres - on limit -- wear to rear suspension bushes

Pass 30 Oct 2007 120,464 miles

rear suspension bushes beginning to crack

Pass 2 Nov 2006 114,690 miles

rear suspension bushes beginning to crack

Pass 2 Nov 2005 108,274 miles

rear suspension bushes beginning to crack -- both front + o/s rear tyres on wear limit

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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L205 BFH is a 1994 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L205 BFH, 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 L205 BFH registered?

L205 BFH is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 14 April 1994.

Is L205 BFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L205 BFH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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