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L395 UEG

1994 Rover 218

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

170,578 mi
Last recorded170,578 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL395 UEG
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2008 170,578 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2007 162,974 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 162,938 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 155,313 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 155,302 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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L395 UEG is a 1994 Rover 218 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L395 UEG, 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 L395 UEG registered?

L395 UEG is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is L395 UEG safe to buy?

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