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M24 SJM

1995 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,424 mi
Last recorded162,424 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM24 SJM
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 162,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads low

hand brake requires attention

nearside rear sill damaged

offside coolant hose rusty

offside front indiactor lense cracked

slight interaction on nearside rear lights

vehicle has various body damage

wipers require attention

Pass 15 Jan 2008 148,644 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 148,644 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 139,783 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 139,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 127,498 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
Full Rover 218 reliability report

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M24 SJM 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 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 M24 SJM, 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 M24 SJM registered?

M24 SJM is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 20 April 1995.

Is M24 SJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M24 SJM 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.

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