MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
body showing signs of surface rust
sills have been repaired difficult to see due to underseal genral condition detereating poss last year for test has met min standardfor m o t
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
advise oil leak on engine not dripping
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
advise oil leak on engine not dripping
both rear sills weak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both rear sills weak
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M142 REF is a 1995 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 M142 REF, 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 M142 REF registered?
M142 REF is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 31 January 1995.
Is M142 REF safe to buy?
The MOT history for M142 REF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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