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L212 WRL

1994 Rover 218

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,761 mi
Last recorded74,761 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL212 WRL
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2022 74,761 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2015 74,360 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 73,564 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 71,769 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 69,204 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 69,204 miles

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

both front outer drive shaft boots cracked

n/s/f tyre on 2/3mm

Pass 11 May 2011 66,554 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 63,923 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2009 59,695 miles

front no plate cracked

n w/screen

Pass 13 May 2008 56,458 miles

n/s/r tyre only 2mm

stone chips on w/screen

Pass 10 May 2007 52,091 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 48,313 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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L212 WRL is a 1994 Rover 218 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L212 WRL, 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 L212 WRL registered?

L212 WRL is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 27 April 1994.

Is L212 WRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L212 WRL shows 12 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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