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L283 XRP

1994 Rover 218

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,158 mi
Last recorded135,158 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL283 XRP
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 135,158 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2009 135,158 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,929 miles

offside front driveshaft centre bearing worn

Fail 20 Jun 2008 127,863 miles

Brake pump/compressor insecure (3.6.F.1)

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

Oil leak

offside front driveshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 18 Jun 2007 119,730 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 111,582 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 111,582 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pads wearing thin / centre box corroded

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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L283 XRP is a 1994 Rover 218 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L283 XRP, 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 XRP registered?

L283 XRP is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 4 July 1994.

Is L283 XRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L283 XRP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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