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N809 VNA

1995 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

82,008 mi
Last recorded82,008 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN809 VNA
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 82,008 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 81,768 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 81,628 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 81,407 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 80,904 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 80,351 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 72,171 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 63,868 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,845 miles

advise:- cracking in sidewall of offside and nearside rear tyres

Fail 10 Jun 2016 63,845 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise:- cracking in sidewall of offside and nearside rear tyres

Pass 2 Jul 2015 63,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 63,668 miles

Nearside Outer 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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 63,423 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 63,138 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 62,823 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 62,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 62,167 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 61,811 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 61,127 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 60,811 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 60,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 59,779 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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N809 VNA is a 1995 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N809 VNA, 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 N809 VNA registered?

N809 VNA is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 12 September 1995.

Is N809 VNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N809 VNA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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