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L277 BRH

1994 Rover 218

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,211 mi
Last recorded28,211 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL277 BRH
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 28,211 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to coolant pipe (near crankshaft pulley)

front exhaust down pipe/flexi corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust down pipe deteriorated (not blowing)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 27,132 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust down pipe deteriorated (not blowing)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,841 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 25,841 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

nsf mirror missing

osf mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2010 24,272 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 24,272 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

thorn in n/s/f tyre. unable to repair.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 22,421 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 20,427 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,260 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 16,020 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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L277 BRH is a 1994 Rover 218 in Black with a 1,905cc 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 L277 BRH, 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 L277 BRH registered?

L277 BRH is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 6 May 1994.

Is L277 BRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L277 BRH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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