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M842 CEY

1994 Rover 218

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

197,134 mi
Last recorded197,134 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM842 CEY
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 197,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 197,134 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 195,687 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 192,831 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 192,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 190,451 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 190,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 188,059 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 188,059 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 184,073 miles

1: Front wheel arches starting to corrode. †2: Front windscreen chipped. †3: Exhaust corroded and blowing slightly (middle box)

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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M842 CEY is a 1994 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M842 CEY, 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 M842 CEY registered?

M842 CEY is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M842 CEY safe to buy?

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