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M402 YTJ

1995 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,126 mi
Last recorded121,126 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM402 YTJ
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2011 121,126 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear number plate starting to seperate

slight wear in steering rack and pinion

slight wear in steering rack end bearings

Pass 8 Mar 2010 117,085 miles

Slight wear in steering rack

o/side parking brake lazy

Pass 11 Mar 2009 11,478 miles

Will require adjustment to rear service brake and parking brake in future.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 106,593 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 104,172 miles

Front brake discs worn low

Metal water pipe leaking

o/side rear shockabsorber damp.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 100,419 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 YTJ is a 1995 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M402 YTJ, 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 M402 YTJ registered?

M402 YTJ is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is M402 YTJ safe to buy?

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