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L414 ANP

1994 Rover 218

Gold Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

149,700 mi
Last recorded149,700 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL414 ANP
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2014 149,700 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 149,700 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 149,518 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 149,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 147,683 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Jun 2011 146,752 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 146,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 145,817 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 145,752 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 145,286 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 145,269 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 143,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2008 143,913 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2007 142,035 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 142,020 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 138,143 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 138,142 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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L414 ANP is a 1994 Rover 218 in Gold with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 L414 ANP, 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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L414 ANP is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 25 February 1994.

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