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M735 ABY

1994 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,261 mi
Last recorded115,261 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM735 ABY
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 115,261 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2012 115,261 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

bad oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2011 112,069 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2011 112,069 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2010 109,623 miles

Oil leak

driver seat a little lose

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2009 107,636 miles

Advise front number plate slight damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2009 107,636 miles

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

Advise front number plate slight damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 104,088 miles

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

drive shaft cv wearing

Fail 4 Nov 2008 104,088 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

hand brake light to be checked

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

drive shaft cv wearing

Pass 25 Oct 2007 101,183 miles

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

slight play in steering

Pass 11 Oct 2006 99,446 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 99,446 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 95,068 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2005 95,068 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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
Full Rover 218 reliability report

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M735 ABY is a 1994 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M735 ABY, 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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M735 ABY is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 14 September 1994.

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