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M718 EDH

1994 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,909 mi
Last recorded135,909 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM718 EDH
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 135,909 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 134,633 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 132,588 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 132,588 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 129,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 129,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2017 127,118 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 123,193 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 May 2015 119,080 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 119,077 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 113,970 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 Mar 2013 110,629 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 108,787 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 102,294 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 97,835 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 92,666 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 87,703 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 82,882 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 78,385 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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M718 EDH is a 1994 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1994 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 121,764 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 M718 EDH, 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 32 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M718 EDH registered?

M718 EDH is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 28 October 1994.

Is M718 EDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M718 EDH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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