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L875 NJO

1993 Rover 218

Multi-colour Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,163 mi
Last recorded132,163 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL875 NJO
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 132,163 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 127,666 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 124,619 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 124,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 120,490 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 120,490 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 114,798 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 114,795 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 110,575 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 110,575 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 104,783 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 104,781 miles

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

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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L875 NJO is a 1993 Rover 218 in Multi-colour with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1993 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 127,748 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 L875 NJO, 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 33 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 L875 NJO registered?

L875 NJO is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L875 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L875 NJO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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