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M856 MOH

1994 Rover 218

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

177,767 mi
Last recorded177,767 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM856 MOH
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 177,767 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 177,767 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 177,755 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

little reserve travel in hand brake

Fail 17 Oct 2008 177,667 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2007 172,352 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 172,301 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 165,866 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2006 165,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2005 159,593 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 159,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M856 MOH is a 1994 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M856 MOH, 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 M856 MOH registered?

M856 MOH is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 6 December 1994.

Is M856 MOH safe to buy?

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