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M402 LTA

1995 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,183 mi
Last recorded180,183 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM402 LTA
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 180,183 miles

all tyres deflated slightly at time of test

nearside front tyre worn more on outer edge

Fail 21 Dec 2011 180,182 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyres deflated slightly at time of test

nearside front tyre worn more on outer edge

Pass 22 Dec 2010 175,829 miles

Oil leak

handbrake becoming exsecive

Pass 7 Jan 2010 169,849 miles

All anti-roll bar bushes starting to perrish.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight mist of power steering fluid from resvoir.

Fail 17 Dec 2008 163,772 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

oil leaks

slight leak from offside c.v. boot

Pass 17 Dec 2008 163,772 miles

oil leaks

slight leak from offside c.v. boot

Pass 4 Jan 2008 158,102 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 158,086 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2006 149,603 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 139,601 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 139,559 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

oil leak

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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M402 LTA is a 1995 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M402 LTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M402 LTA registered?

M402 LTA is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 17 May 1995.

Is M402 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M402 LTA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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