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L349 FKM

1994 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,289 mi
Last recorded131,289 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL349 FKM
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 131,289 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 130,140 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 128,689 miles

both outer sills corroded

exhaust bandage repair

slight front brake pull

Pass 19 Oct 2010 126,294 miles

long foot brake travel

slight front brake pull to nearside

Pass 20 Oct 2009 124,241 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 124,228 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 121,626 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 119,160 miles

both outer sills weak at rear

both sides rear trailing arms bushes in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2006 115,961 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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L349 FKM is a 1994 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L349 FKM, 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 L349 FKM registered?

L349 FKM is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 10 May 1994.

Is L349 FKM safe to buy?

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