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L794 EKM

1994 Rover 218

Multi-colour Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,412 mi
Last recorded144,412 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL794 EKM
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2006 144,412 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 144,412 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

damage to front numberplate

steering rack movement

windscreen scratched

Pass 16 Aug 2005 139,179 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 139,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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L794 EKM is a 1994 Rover 218 in Multi-colour with a 1,769cc 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 L794 EKM, 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 L794 EKM registered?

L794 EKM is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 15 March 1994.

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