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M78 SKL

1995 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,078 mi
Last recorded114,078 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM78 SKL
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2009 114,078 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 114,078 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 107,502 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 100,499 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 100,499 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2006 90,933 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 90,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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M78 SKL is a 1995 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 M78 SKL, 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 M78 SKL registered?

M78 SKL is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 15 May 1995.

Is M78 SKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M78 SKL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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