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L485 WWS

1994 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,263 mi
Last recorded208,263 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL485 WWS
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 208,263 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 203,944 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 203,944 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 197,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 190,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 183,614 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 183,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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L485 WWS is a 1994 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L485 WWS, 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 L485 WWS registered?

L485 WWS is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 15 June 1994.

Is L485 WWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L485 WWS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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