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M262 RUY

1995 Rover 218

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,226 mi
Last recorded138,226 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM262 RUY
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 138,226 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 133,885 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 133,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 122,539 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside rear wheelarches starting to corrode

Pass 5 May 2007 113,552 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 108,467 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 108,467 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 101,146 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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M262 RUY is a 1995 Rover 218 in White 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 M262 RUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M262 RUY registered?

M262 RUY is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M262 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M262 RUY 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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