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L277 WCV

1994 Rover 218

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,475 mi
Last recorded141,475 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL277 WCV
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 141,475 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front door step and B-pillar slightly corroded

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

offside outer sill slightly corroded

sump bung leaking

Fail 8 Sep 2008 141,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front door step and B-pillar slightly corroded

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

offside outer sill slightly corroded

sump bung leaking

Pass 5 Sep 2007 133,356 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 133,355 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 125,001 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 117,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 WCV is a 1994 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L277 WCV registered?

L277 WCV is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 25 April 1994.

Is L277 WCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L277 WCV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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