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L250 AVL

1994 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,940 mi
Last recorded169,940 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL250 AVL
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 169,940 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

battery insecure in tray

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 169,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (brake nut) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

battery insecure in tray

offside & nearside rear brake pipe nuts corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2009 160,491 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 160,491 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak on engine also play in nearside steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2008 144,151 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 144,151 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 132,997 miles

corrosion starting on wheel archs

Pass 4 Jan 2006 123,437 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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L250 AVL is a 1994 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L250 AVL, 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 L250 AVL registered?

L250 AVL is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L250 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L250 AVL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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