MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,878 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both outer sills showing signs of corrosion
front brake discs slightly worn
movement in both rear trailing arm bushes near excessive
n/s front indicator lens slightly cracked and has slight movement
n/s rear wheel arch holed and corroded just outside prescribed area
o/s rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion
slight play in both steering rack joints
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both outer sills showing signs of corrosion
front brake discs slightly worn
movement in both rear trailing arm bushes near excessive
n/s front indicator lens slightly cracked and has slight movement
n/s rear wheel arch holed and corroded just outside prescribed area
o/s rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion
slight play in both steering rack joints
Front bumper insecure
both outer sills showing signs of corrosion
both rear tyres near limit on inner edges
oil leak around engine and gearbox areas
slight play in both steering rack joints
stonechip in windscreen
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
stonechip in windscreen
Front bumper insecure
both outer sills showing signs of corrosion
both rear tyres near limit on inner edges
oil leak around engine and gearbox area
slight play in both steering rack joints
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M253 VNK is a 1995 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 M253 VNK, 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 VNK registered?
M253 VNK is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 27 March 1995.
Is M253 VNK safe to buy?
The MOT history for M253 VNK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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