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M487 JVV

1995 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,078 mi
Last recorded91,078 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 JVV
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 91,078 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 90,584 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 89,147 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 89,147 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 88,497 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 87,502 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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M487 JVV is a 1995 Rover 218 in Red 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 M487 JVV, 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 M487 JVV registered?

M487 JVV is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 6 April 1995.

Is M487 JVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M487 JVV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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