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M89 AGC

1994 Rover 218

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,749 mi
Last recorded158,749 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM89 AGC
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 158,749 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN BADLY INNER EDGE

Fail 28 Mar 2013 158,707 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

N/S/R TYRE WORN BADLY INNER EDGE

Pass 5 Apr 2012 156,073 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre very warn on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2012 156,054 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre very warn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2011 153,808 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 153,796 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BADLY INNER EDGES

Pass 20 Mar 2010 151,530 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 148,140 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 143,563 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 143,433 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 138,413 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 134,713 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 134,713 miles

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

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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M89 AGC is a 1994 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M89 AGC, 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 M89 AGC registered?

M89 AGC is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M89 AGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M89 AGC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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