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M253 SKE

1995 Rover 218

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,467 mi
Last recorded127,467 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM253 SKE
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 127,467 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 127,466 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 122,404 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 118,677 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 118,677 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 114,514 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 108,042 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 99,076 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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M253 SKE is a 1995 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M253 SKE, 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 M253 SKE registered?

M253 SKE is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 20 March 1995.

Is M253 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M253 SKE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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