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L684 TYJ

1994 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,988 mi
Last recorded80,988 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL684 TYJ
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 80,988 miles

Both Front Tyres Very Close To Tread Depth Limit Especially On Inner Edges - Possibly Tracking

Nearside Front 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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 80,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both Front Tyres Very Close To Tread Depth Limit Especially On Inner Edges - Possibly Tracking

Nearside Front 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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 72,184 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside inner cv boot insecure

Oil leak

Radiator in poor condition and leaking slightly

Slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 31 Jan 2011 72,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake fluid low

Front bumper insecure

Nearside inner cv boot insecure

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

Oil leak

Radiator in poor condition and leaking slightly

Slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 11 Feb 2010 62,857 miles

Front Bumper On Nearside Is Damaged & Sticking Out Slightly

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 62,857 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Bumper On Nearside Is Damaged & Sticking Out Slightly

Handbrake Lever Has Excessive Travel

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 52,155 miles

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

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

front reg starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Feb 2009 52,155 miles

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

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

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

front reg starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,449 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 35,744 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 27,601 miles

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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L684 TYJ is a 1994 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L684 TYJ, 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 L684 TYJ registered?

L684 TYJ is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 21 February 1994.

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