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L433 BWD

1994 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,132 mi
Last recorded111,132 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL433 BWD
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 111,132 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 104,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 101,335 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 99,413 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 97,146 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 94,644 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 92,246 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 92,243 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 88,707 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 May 2007 85,781 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 82,839 miles
Pass 7 May 2005 79,680 miles

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

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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L433 BWD is a 1994 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L433 BWD, 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 L433 BWD registered?

L433 BWD is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 4 July 1994.

Is L433 BWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L433 BWD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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