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M241 UME

1995 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,402 mi
Last recorded148,402 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM241 UME
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2017 148,402 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking at fuel pump (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

n/s/f and o/s/f wings corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 141,238 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer undersills (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 141,222 miles

Fuel system component leaking injection pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer undersills (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 124,633 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes

Fail 11 Nov 2015 134,605 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step and arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes

Pass 15 Nov 2014 129,580 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres, sidewalls slightly perrished

slight damage to drivers seat backrest

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 16 Nov 2013 124,406 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 118,359 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 112,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 107,917 miles

some corrosion to n/s outer sill

Fail 9 Dec 2009 103,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear no. plate slightly faded

Pass 9 Dec 2009 103,213 miles

rear no. plate slightly faded

Pass 15 Dec 2008 96,614 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 96,614 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 93,668 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 90,018 miles

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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M241 UME is a 1995 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M241 UME, 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 M241 UME registered?

M241 UME is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 19 January 1995.

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