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L59 PAR

1994 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,305 mi
Last recorded120,305 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL59 PAR
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 120,305 miles

battery insecure

brake fluid level is low

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

front sub-frame and cross member corroded

nearside rear metal brake pipe is corroded

nearside rear trailing arm centre bush in poor condition

nearside step / arch corroded

nearside wiper starting to split

offside front metal brake pipe is corroded

offside front mud flap insecure

offside outer sill repaired / corroded

outer cv boots are splitting

play in offside and nearside steering rack inner joints

Fail 10 Mar 2008 120,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

battery insecure

brake fluid level is low

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

front sub-frame and crossmember corroded

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

nearside rear trailing arm centre bush in poor condition

nearside step / arch areas corroded

nearside wiper starting to split

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

offside front mud flap insecure

offside outer sill repaired / corroded

outer cv boots are splitting

play in offside and nearside steering rack inner joints

Pass 26 Feb 2007 116,737 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Feb 2007 116,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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
Full Rover 218 reliability report

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L59 PAR is a 1994 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L59 PAR, 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

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What year was L59 PAR registered?

L59 PAR is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 11 May 1994.

Is L59 PAR safe to buy?

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