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L257 EPG

1994 Rover 218

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,021 mi
Last recorded181,021 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL257 EPG
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 181,021 miles

play in rear anti roll bar links

small hole in nearside rear lens

Pass 6 Oct 2011 179,316 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

nearside rear indicator lens holed

nearside rear tyre close to limits and nail in tread

Fail 3 Oct 2011 179,315 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

nearside rear indicator lens holed

nearside rear tyre close to limits and nail in tread

Pass 27 Oct 2010 177,627 miles

rear subframe bushes tearing

Pass 29 Oct 2009 175,855 miles

rear suspension bushes tearing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Oct 2009 175,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear suspension bushes tearing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2008 172,969 miles

light cracking on rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 16 Oct 2007 169,979 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 169,979 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 166,730 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 162,087 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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L257 EPG is a 1994 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L257 EPG, 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 L257 EPG registered?

L257 EPG is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 18 April 1994.

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