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M388 KDF

1995 Rover 218

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,726 mi
Last recorded125,726 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM388 KDF
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2010 125,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking through age

Pass 9 Mar 2010 125,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking through age

Pass 23 Jun 2008 119,948 miles

blow from exhaust downpipe

number plates starting to deterioate

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/r tyre on legal limit on outer edge

outer wall damage to n/s/f tyre ;wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Jun 2008 119,930 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

blow from exhaust downpipe

number plates starting to deterioate

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/r tyre on legal limit on outer edge

outer wall damage to n/s/f tyre ;wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2007 110,184 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 110,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise n/s/r/ center arm bush

Pass 19 Jun 2006 101,011 miles

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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M388 KDF is a 1995 Rover 218 in White 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 M388 KDF, 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 M388 KDF registered?

M388 KDF is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 22 June 1995.

Is M388 KDF safe to buy?

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