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M303 ROF

1995 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,250 mi
Last recorded80,250 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM303 ROF
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2007 80,250 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2006 72,016 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 60,585 miles

limited inspection to front cross member due to plastic cover fitted. †

nearside front chassis member is slightly damaged. †

nearside front of vehicle has been damaged and repaired, nearside front inner wing panel and welding repairs are all heaverly coated in underseal. †

rear number plate is delaminating. †

Fail 11 Oct 2005 60,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

limited inspection to front cross member due to plastic covers fitted. †

nearside front chassis member under bonnet is slightly damaged. †

nearside front of vehicle has been damaged and repaired and nearside front inner wing panel is heavely coated in underseal. †

rear number plate is delaminating. †

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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M303 ROF is a 1995 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,905cc 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 M303 ROF, 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 M303 ROF registered?

M303 ROF is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 16 May 1995.

Is M303 ROF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M303 ROF 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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