MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,030 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M281 SKE is a 1995 Rover 218 in Black with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M281 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 M281 SKE registered?
M281 SKE is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 1 March 1995.
Is M281 SKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for M281 SKE shows 4 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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