MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,859 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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(oil leak )
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
power streeing fliud low (brake fliud low)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
(oil leak )
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
power streeing fliud low (brake fliud low)
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)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
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
advise front registration plate deteriated
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
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise front registration plate deteriated recomend replace
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
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)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was L540 YAB registered?
L540 YAB is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 11 February 1994.
Is L540 YAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for L540 YAB shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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