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M821 JOH

1994 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,812 mi
Last recorded45,812 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM821 JOH
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 45,812 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill by rear wheel arch been repaired and looks like body filler under neath the under seal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective main exhaust rear box sealing clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner signs of heavy rusting on rear inner sills both sides and chassis area at rear.

Pass 2 Aug 2018 43,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

Fail 1 Aug 2018 43,916 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2017 41,464 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 38,527 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 35,700 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear tyres cracking

engine air intake pipe cracking

engine oil on minimum

rear silencer and centre section of exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2015 35,700 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear tyres cracking

engine air intake pipe cracking

engine oil on minimum

rear service brake application just ok on brake test

rear silencer and centre section of exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 33,857 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre section of exhaust pipe showing signs of corrosion in front of joint with rear silencer.

Nearside rear tyre beginning to crack with age.

Nearside wiper blade splitting at one end but still clearing swept zone.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 33,857 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre section of exhaust pipe showing signs of corrosion in front of joint with rear silencer.

Nearside rear tyre beginning to crack with age.

Nearside wiper blade splitting at one end but still clearing swept zone.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 31,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to crack

nearside wiper blade spilt

tow bar electric socket cover missing

Fail 24 Jul 2013 31,800 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to crack

engine oil topped up for smoke test

nearside wiper blade spilt

tow bar electric socket cover missing

Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,822 miles

Exhaust downpipe and intermediate section showing signs of corrosion.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside wiper arm slightly loose on spindle.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 28,173 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 28,173 miles

Offside Rear Lower 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)

Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine oil on minimum level.

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside wiper blade splitting at one end.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,464 miles

Backing beginning to separate on rear registration plate.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 26,464 miles

Backing beginning to separate on rear registration plate.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 25,295 miles

All droplinks showing signs of age

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear trailing arm bushes showing signs of age

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bodywork showing signs of age

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 31 Jul 2008 24,462 miles

Ferrules on front brake hoses showing signs of corrosion.

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 24,462 miles

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

Ferrules on front brake hoses showing signs of corrosion.

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 23,660 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 23,660 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 22,523 miles

FERRULE ON OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION.

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

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

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

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

nail in tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2005 21,369 miles

Front anti-roll bar droplinks showing signs of age.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight corrsion to ferrules on rear flexible brake hoses. Rear anti-roll bar bushes and droplinks showing signs of age.

Pass 29 Jul 2005 21,369 miles

Front anti-roll bar droplinks showing signs of age.

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight corrsion to ferrules on rear flexible brake hoses. Rear anti-roll bar bushes and droplinks showing signs of age.

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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M821 JOH is a 1994 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M821 JOH, 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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M821 JOH is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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