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L304 FKJ

1994 Rover 218

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,504 mi
Last recorded128,504 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL304 FKJ
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2013 128,504 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 128,504 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 122,065 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 122,065 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 110,778 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 110,778 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 97,564 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 87,184 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 84,800 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 80,822 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 80,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 77,659 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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L304 FKJ is a 1994 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L304 FKJ, 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 L304 FKJ registered?

L304 FKJ is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 6 May 1994.

Is L304 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L304 FKJ shows 12 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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