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L271 HVN

1994 Rover 218

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

91,767 mi
Last recorded91,767 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL271 HVN
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 91,767 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 91,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 832,274 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 83,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 82,132 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall beginning to deterioate

Pass 24 Sep 2015 81,000 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 80,993 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking rack boot area (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack boot area (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 80,634 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 80,629 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat belt catch tight under load.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 79,308 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 79,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 77,380 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,534 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 75,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 72,198 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 72,171 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 69,192 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front, offside front and near side rear tyres getting low

Pass 23 Jun 2008 66,783 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 62,349 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 62,349 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 57,105 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 57,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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L271 HVN is a 1994 Rover 218 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 L271 HVN, 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 L271 HVN registered?

L271 HVN is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 25 April 1994.

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