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M168 XES

1995 Rover 218

Gold Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,443 mi
Last recorded162,443 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM168 XES
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2007 162,443 miles

rear wiper bladse deteriorated

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

Spare tyre defective

power steering drivebelt deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2007 162,417 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

power steering drivebelt deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2005

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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M168 XES is a 1995 Rover 218 in Gold with a 1,769cc 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 M168 XES, 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 M168 XES registered?

M168 XES is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 24 May 1995.

Is M168 XES safe to buy?

The MOT history for M168 XES 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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