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L286 NAO

1994 Rover 218

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,814 mi
Last recorded118,814 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL286 NAO
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 118,814 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 110,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2008 100,878 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 95,619 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 95,619 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jul 2006 91,493 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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L286 NAO is a 1994 Rover 218 in Grey with a 1,769cc 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 L286 NAO, 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 L286 NAO registered?

L286 NAO is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 3 March 1994.

Is L286 NAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L286 NAO 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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