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M398 OOF

1995 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,087 mi
Last recorded130,087 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM398 OOF
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 130,087 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside rear sill corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting

offside front wing corroded

offside rear sill corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting

power steering pipes corroded

vehicle structure weakened by corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2007 119,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front number plate tarnished

nearside rear wing corroded

offside rear wing corroded

play nearside steering rack end

vehicle structure weakened by corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2006 110,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

vehicle structure weakened by corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2005 104,573 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 104,499 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

oil leak from engine

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
Full Rover 218 reliability report

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M398 OOF is a 1995 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M398 OOF, 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 M398 OOF registered?

M398 OOF is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 2 February 1995.

Is M398 OOF safe to buy?

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