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M961 SBH

1994 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

290,348 mi
Last recorded290,348 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 218121,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM961 SBH
MakeRover
Model218
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 290,348 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 290,348 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 272,772 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 272,769 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damp around fuel tank

front number plate damaged/deteriorated

n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

number plate lamps dim

o/s and n/s rear anti roll bar brackets very corroded

o/s and n/s rear radius arm bushes in poor condition

pas hose(from reservoir) wet

servo pump drive belt slack

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 3 Dec 2012 259,532 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 259,532 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 245,854 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 245,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 236,074 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 236,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 221,837 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 221,837 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

n side mirror brocken

Pass 4 Dec 2008 212,106 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 197,214 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 182,194 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 170,661 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 170,661 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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M961 SBH is a 1994 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M961 SBH, 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 M961 SBH registered?

M961 SBH is a 1994 Rover 218, first registered on 2 November 1994.

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