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L342 TFL

1994 Rover 218

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

151,585 mi
Last recorded151,585 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL342 TFL
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 May 2016 151,585 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

power steering pipes corroded

surface corrosion to front and rear chassis

Pass 27 May 2015 151,150 miles

chip in windscreen

corrosion to front subframe

heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension

heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

surface corrosion to road wheels

Fail 26 May 2015 151,150 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

chip in windscreen

corrosion to front subframe

heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension

heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

surface corrosion to road wheels

Pass 21 May 2014 150,618 miles

both subframes corroded

heavy surface corrosion to off side outer sill

screen cracked

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 May 2014 150,618 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both subframes corroded

heavy surface corrosion to off side outer sill

near side front tyre has been run flat

screen cracked

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 150,196 miles

chip in windscreen

near side mirror glass cracked

rear brake nuts corroded

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 14 May 2013 150,196 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

chip in windscreen

near side mirror glass cracked

rear brake nuts corroded

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

water leak from cooling system

Pass 16 May 2012 149,740 miles

heavy surface corrosion to front suspension componants

heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension componants

nearside mirror cracked

rear anti roll bar bushes perished

windscreen cracked

Fail 15 May 2012 149,740 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heavy surface corrosion to front suspension componants

heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension componants

nearside mirror cracked

rear anti roll bar bushes perished

windscreen cracked

Pass 26 May 2011 149,442 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ns door mirror cracked

rear road wheels very rusty

Fail 17 May 2011 149,429 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ns door mirror cracked

rear road wheels very rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2010 149,135 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2010 149,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2009 148,689 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 148,674 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 148,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

condition of rear suspension components poor

Fail 24 Jun 2008 148,137 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 147,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Fail 2 Jul 2007 147,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 4 Jul 2006 146,769 miles

coolant pipe very corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

oil leak

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 3 Jul 2006 146,759 miles

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coolant pipe very corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

oil leak

windscreen damaged outside swept area

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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L342 TFL is a 1994 Rover 218 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 L342 TFL, 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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L342 TFL is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 14 June 1994.

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