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M315 UFC

1995 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,860 mi
Last recorded165,860 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM315 UFC
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 165,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 155,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 146,300 miles

SEVERE OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF ENGINE REAR WIPER BLADE TORN BATTERY INSECURE POWER STEERING PUMP NOISY ON LOCK

Fail 8 Dec 2007 146,300 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

SEVERE OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF ENGINE REAR WIPER BLADE TORN BATTERY INSECURE POWER STEERING PUMP NOISY ON LOCK

Pass 27 Sep 2006 133,214 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 130,601 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 130,582 miles

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

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

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

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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M315 UFC is a 1995 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M315 UFC, 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 M315 UFC registered?

M315 UFC is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 4 January 1995.

Is M315 UFC safe to buy?

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