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N742 VVP

1995 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,626 mi
Last recorded91,626 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN742 VVP
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2011 91,626 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 87,924 miles

grease around n/s/f cv gaiter

n/s/r tyre wearing low

slight play to o/s/f steering rack

Fail 10 Dec 2009 87,923 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

grease around n/s/f cv gaiter

n/s/r tyre wearing low

slight play to n/s/f anti roll bar link end

slight play to o/s/f steering rack

Pass 2 Dec 2008 83,126 miles

o/s/f cv gaiter starting to perrish

oil leak around injectors

slight leak to front exhaust section

slight play to o/s/f track rod end

Pass 5 Dec 2007 78,385 miles

oil leak

power steering pipes damp

slight play to o/s/f bottum ball joint

Pass 9 Dec 2006 73,309 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 73,292 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear indicators starting to fade

Pass 8 Dec 2005 68,228 miles

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

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

both front inner tyre treads low

engine oil leak

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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N742 VVP is a 1995 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 116,963 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 N742 VVP, 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 31 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N742 VVP registered?

N742 VVP is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 30 October 1995.

Is N742 VVP safe to buy?

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