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L540 YAB

1994 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

126,859 mi
Last recorded126,859 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL540 YAB
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 126,859 miles

(oil leak )

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

power streeing fliud low (brake fliud low)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 126,839 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

(oil leak )

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

power streeing fliud low (brake fliud low)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 125,247 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 125,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 123,656 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2012 123,653 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 123,255 miles

advise front registration plate deteriated

Fail 24 Jan 2011 123,255 miles

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise front registration plate deteriated

Pass 20 Jan 2010 121,842 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 121,842 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 120,146 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front registration plate deteriated recomend replace

Fail 27 Jan 2009 120,146 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front registration plate deteriated recomend replace

Fail 15 Jan 2008 117,539 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 117,539 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 115,609 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 115,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 113,914 miles

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

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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L540 YAB is a 1994 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,769cc 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 L540 YAB, 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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L540 YAB is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 11 February 1994.

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