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M953 PRR

1994 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,143 mi
Last recorded107,143 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM953 PRR
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 107,143 miles

disc pads not visible

slight rusting 0n brake pipes

slight wear on brake discs

Pass 12 May 2007 99,351 miles

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

pads not visible

slight rusting on metal brake pipes

Fail 12 May 2007 99,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

pads not visible

slight rusting on metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Jul 2006 93,148 miles

slight rusting on metal brake pipes

Fail 2 Jul 2006 93,148 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 86,435 miles

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

slight rusting on metal brake pipes

Fail 11 Jul 2005 86,435 miles

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

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

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

slight rusting on brake pipes

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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M953 PRR is a 1994 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M953 PRR, 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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M953 PRR is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M953 PRR safe to buy?

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