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L244 UNG

1994 Rover 218

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

216,003 mi
Last recorded216,003 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL244 UNG
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2020 216,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D bushes deteriated (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheelarch to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheelarch to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill to floor (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill not attached. poor repair (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail rotten and holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached tie rod to rear wheel arch inner (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering poor repair floor to sill inner and outer holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached D bushes (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail rubber also weak in places (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2019 213,322 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 212,014 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 207,596 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 205,001 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 201,076 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 196,875 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 190,579 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 181,512 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 173,493 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 163,833 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 163,833 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 151,838 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 138,158 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 121,634 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 119,529 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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L244 UNG is a 1994 Rover 218 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L244 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.

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L244 UNG is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 15 June 1994.

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