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M134 YUD

1995 Rover 218

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

185,723 mi
Last recorded185,723 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM134 YUD
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 185,723 miles

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

Rear silencer hanger rubber missing.

Fail 16 Feb 2011 185,598 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear silencer hanger rubber missing.

Pass 20 Feb 2010 176,363 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front wipers split but still clearing screen

Fail 20 Feb 2010 176,363 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

both front wipers split but still clearing screen

Fail 13 Jan 2010 175,100 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 164,567 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 164,567 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 154,003 miles

metal coolant pip corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2008 154,003 miles

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

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

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)

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

metal coolant pip corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2007 145,006 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 145,006 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 143,691 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 143,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 136,817 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 136,803 miles

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Rover 218 reliability report

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M134 YUD is a 1995 Rover 218 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1995 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 116,963 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 M134 YUD, 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 31 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M134 YUD is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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