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M272 GFH

1995 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

106,496 mi
Last recorded106,496 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM272 GFH
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2014 106,496 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both outer constant vevocity boots in poor condition

Slight play in near side track rod end

rear suspension radius arm bushes worn

Pass 4 Mar 2014 106,496 miles

Both outer constant vevocity boots in poor condition

Slight play in near side track rod end

rear suspension radius arm bushes worn

Pass 13 Mar 2013 105,413 miles

Corrosion on front chassis rails

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 13 Mar 2013 105,405 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion on front chassis rails

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 9 Mar 2012 104,262 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

offisde front inner wing starting to corrode

Fail 7 Mar 2012 104,261 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

offisde front inner wing starting to corrode

Pass 23 Mar 2011 103,129 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

water pipe corroding

Fail 21 Mar 2011 103,126 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

water pipe corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2010 102,330 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 102,330 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 101,004 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 101,000 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 100,021 miles

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

metal water pipe corroding

Fail 25 Mar 2008 100,021 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

metal water pipe corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2007 98,862 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 98,860 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2006 97,762 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

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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M272 GFH is a 1995 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 M272 GFH, 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 M272 GFH registered?

M272 GFH is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 5 April 1995.

Is M272 GFH safe to buy?

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