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M137 SSS

1995 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,171 mi
Last recorded39,171 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM137 SSS
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2011 39,171 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,945 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,844 miles

some corrosion at rear of sills ? no holes

Pass 22 Mar 2008 34,178 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 32,027 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 29,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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M137 SSS is a 1995 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 M137 SSS, 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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What year was M137 SSS registered?

M137 SSS is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 20 April 1995.

Is M137 SSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M137 SSS shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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