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N748 VDA

1995 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,333 mi
Last recorded60,333 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN748 VDA
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 60,333 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 59,772 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 59,772 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 55,978 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 55,978 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 54,762 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2017 53,400 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 51,200 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 48,959 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 48,959 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 46,883 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 44,898 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 44,898 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 16 Jan 2012 43,443 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,793 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 41,878 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 40,981 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 40,981 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 40,117 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 39,175 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 37,587 miles

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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N748 VDA is a 1995 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N748 VDA, 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.

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What year was N748 VDA registered?

N748 VDA is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 4 November 1995.

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