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L283 VBD

1994 Rover 218

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,045 mi
Last recorded177,045 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL283 VBD
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 177,045 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 166,511 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 162,115 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 162,110 miles

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.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 156,663 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 151,199 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
Full Rover 218 reliability report

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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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