MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,341 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight wear in nearside front steering rack arm
surface corrosion on both rear wheel arches may become sharp dangerous edges before next mot
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Temporary fuel cap fitted
advise full sills could hole if excess damage was used to test
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
advise the full o/s and n/s sills could hole if excess presure was used to test
advise movement at steering rack ends is just passing mot criteria
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L261 WVL is a 1994 Rover 218 in Multi-colour with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 L261 WVL, 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 L261 WVL registered?
L261 WVL is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 18 March 1994.
Is L261 WVL safe to buy?
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