MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,779 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
coolant pipe badly corroded
steering appears very stiff
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
aux belt worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower 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)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
aux belt worn
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
accident damage to front end
n/s/r chassis leg bent
n/s/r door damaged
o/s/r tyre close to limit,bald inner edge,perished and low pressure. 175/65 14
oil leak
play o/s steering rack tie rod ball joint
Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
accident damage to front end
n/s/r chassis leg bent
n/s/r door damaged
o/s/r tyre close to limit,bald inner edge,perished and low pressure. 175/65 14
oil leak
play o/s steering rack tie rod ball joint
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel tank rusty
N/S/F ball joint cover split
N/S/F tyre feathered
O/S/R tyre side wall ageing
Previous accident poor repair to rear
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel tank rusty
N/S/F ball joint cover split
N/S/F tyre feathered
O/S/R tyre side wall ageing
Previous accident poor repair to rear
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
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N438 UNH is a 1996 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1996 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 109,008 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 N438 UNH, 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 30 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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N438 UNH is a 1996 Rover 218, first registered on 16 January 1996.
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