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L36 ETA

1994 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

125,147 mi
Last recorded125,147 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL36 ETA
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2009 125,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 118,657 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 118,657 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 116,547 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 116,547 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively deteriorated (3.6.F.1)

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

offside rear tyre side wall perish cracks

offside rear wheel arch corroding / (rough edges)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 114,028 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 114,028 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L36 ETA is a 1994 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 L36 ETA, 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 L36 ETA registered?

L36 ETA is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 4 May 1994.

Is L36 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L36 ETA shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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