MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,036 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine leaking oil
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Slight play evident in power steering rack when engine not running
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
engine leaking oil
slight play evident in power steering rack when engine not running
oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M143 XEB is a 1995 Rover 218 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 M143 XEB, 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 M143 XEB registered?
M143 XEB is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 27 June 1995.
Is M143 XEB safe to buy?
The MOT history for M143 XEB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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