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L449 CUY

1994 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,908 mi
Last recorded124,908 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL449 CUY
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2008 124,908 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2007 122,776 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 122,776 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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L449 CUY is a 1994 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L449 CUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L449 CUY?

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What year was L449 CUY registered?

L449 CUY is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 15 June 1994.

Is L449 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L449 CUY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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