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M248 RUJ

1995 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,490 mi
Last recorded105,490 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM248 RUJ
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 105,490 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 105,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 94,855 miles

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

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

offside front c.v boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2007 94,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

offside front c.v boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2006 82,710 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 82,710 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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M248 RUJ is a 1995 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M248 RUJ, 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 M248 RUJ registered?

M248 RUJ is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 5 May 1995.

Is M248 RUJ safe to buy?

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