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L239 UNG

1994 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,216 mi
Last recorded90,216 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL239 UNG
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 90,216 miles

Oil leak

coolant pipe at front of engine corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2008 84,590 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 79,673 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Apr 2007 79,673 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Apr 2006 73,217 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Small crack in offside front headlamp

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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L239 UNG is a 1994 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L239 UNG, 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 L239 UNG registered?

L239 UNG is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 23 June 1994.

Is L239 UNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L239 UNG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L239 UNG have outstanding finance?

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