MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,057 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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O/S/REAR TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK/O/SIDE WATER PIPE CORRODED/LEAKING
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
O/S/REAR TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK/O/SIDE WATER PIPE CORRODED/LEAKING
Oil leak
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M173 VWU is a 1995 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M173 VWU, 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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How do I check the history of M173 VWU?
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What year was M173 VWU registered?
M173 VWU is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 3 March 1995.
Is M173 VWU safe to buy?
The MOT history for M173 VWU shows 6 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.
Does M173 VWU have outstanding finance?
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