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M494 OOC

1995 Rover 218

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,802 mi
Last recorded152,802 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM494 OOC
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2008 152,802 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 146,543 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 146,543 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 139,121 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 139,121 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 134,163 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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M494 OOC is a 1995 Rover 218 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M494 OOC, 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 M494 OOC registered?

M494 OOC is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 16 March 1995.

Is M494 OOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M494 OOC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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