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L618 ENY

1994 Rover 218

Bronze Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,573 mi
Last recorded77,573 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL618 ENY
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,573 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2010 77,563 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 71,580 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 66,327 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 61,606 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 61,606 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 56,891 miles

rear wiper blade split †

Fail 15 Aug 2006 56,891 miles

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

rear wiper blade split †

Pass 16 Aug 2005 51,978 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 51,978 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge †very slight brake bind on o/s front wheel

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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L618 ENY is a 1994 Rover 218 in Bronze with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L618 ENY, 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 L618 ENY registered?

L618 ENY is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 24 May 1994.

Is L618 ENY safe to buy?

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