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L940 EKJ

1994 Rover 218

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,164 mi
Last recorded130,164 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL940 EKJ
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 130,164 miles

rear anti-roll bar links bushes worn

slight play f/n/s rack arm

Fail 2 Feb 2011 130,159 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear anti-roll bar links bushes worn

slight play f/n/s rack arm

Pass 17 Feb 2010 124,613 miles

front exhaust pipe repaired

front number plate slight damage

r/n/s underwing area corroded

r/o/s sill corroded

rear anti-roll bar bushes slight play

slight play f/n/s lower swivel

Fail 16 Feb 2010 124,568 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front exhaust pipe repaired

front number plate slight damage

r/n/s underwing area corroded

r/o/s sill corroded

rear anti-roll bar bushes slight play

slight play f/n/s lower swivel

Pass 19 Jan 2009 116,260 miles

r/o/s sill slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2008 108,633 miles

front number plate slight damage

rack gaitors slightly perished

slight play rack

Pass 13 Jan 2007 99,448 miles

front tyres edges worn †r/o/s suspo arm bush small split †f/o/s c/v boot perished †slight play rack

Pass 21 Jan 2006 92,045 miles

rear indicators faded †slight play rack

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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L940 EKJ is a 1994 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L940 EKJ, 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 L940 EKJ registered?

L940 EKJ is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 25 February 1994.

Is L940 EKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L940 EKJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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