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L219 JOA

1994 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,994 mi
Last recorded186,994 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL219 JOA
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2007 186,994 miles

Both outer sills getting thin at rear.

Engine oil leak.

Evidence of fuel spillage around tank/filler nec k.

Nearside headlamp glass cracked.

Offside rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion.

Slight play in both front lower ball joints.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 182,194 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

dust cover split on nearside bottom ball joint

nearside mirror insecure

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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L219 JOA is a 1994 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L219 JOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L219 JOA registered?

L219 JOA is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is L219 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L219 JOA shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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