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N79 YUX

1995 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,450 mi
Last recorded94,450 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN79 YUX
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 94,450 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2015 93,267 miles

slight cracking o/ n/s rear tyres

Pass 20 Nov 2014 91,682 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 89,280 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 86,402 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 84,136 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 84,136 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 81,693 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 81,693 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 79,539 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 79,539 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 77,093 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 73,425 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 69,518 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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N79 YUX is a 1995 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N79 YUX, 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 N79 YUX registered?

N79 YUX is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 1 December 1995.

Is N79 YUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N79 YUX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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