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M449 CRL

1995 Rover 218

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,653 mi
Last recorded136,653 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM449 CRL
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 136,653 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deterioration in between treads on o/s rear tyre

deterioration in both rear main suspension bushes

o/s head lamp lens damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2009 126,445 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f headlamp lens cracked

Fail 4 Nov 2009 126,445 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f headlamp lens cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2008 122,483 miles

0/s front headlamp lens cracked

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight cracking on rear tyres in the treads

Fail 17 Nov 2008 122,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

0/s front headlamp lens cracked

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight cracking on rear tyres in the treads

Pass 19 Oct 2007 115,841 miles

slight crack in o/s/f headlamp

Pass 17 Oct 2006 111,946 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front head light lens damaged

o/s front tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge also slight cracking inbetween treads

slight deterioration on side wall on n/s front tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2005 108,592 miles

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

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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M449 CRL is a 1995 Rover 218 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M449 CRL, 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 M449 CRL registered?

M449 CRL is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 5 April 1995.

Is M449 CRL safe to buy?

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