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M373 TRA

1995 Rover 218

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,369 mi
Last recorded97,369 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM373 TRA
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 97,369 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2009 97,361 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2008 91,575 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 91,567 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nail in osr tyre

slight play in off side inner rack joint

Pass 21 Feb 2007 87,969 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 84,259 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 84,249 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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M373 TRA is a 1995 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M373 TRA, 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 M373 TRA registered?

M373 TRA is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 7 March 1995.

Is M373 TRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M373 TRA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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