MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
centre rear seat belt catch caseing missing
corrosion on front discs
n/s outer sill going weak
n/s/f side light dull
n/s/r tyre starting to wear on outer edge
oil leak
stone chips in windscreen
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre belt clasp cover missing.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Slight damage to windscreen in zone B.
Top column bush has slight play.
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L283 VBD is a 1994 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 L283 VBD, 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 L283 VBD registered?
L283 VBD is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 12 May 1994.
Is L283 VBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for L283 VBD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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