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N814 VJW

1995 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,214 mi
Last recorded114,214 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN814 VJW
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 114,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 112,744 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 110,119 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 108,323 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 108,317 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 105,478 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 103,148 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 100,605 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 99,117 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 97,126 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 91,843 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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N814 VJW is a 1995 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N814 VJW, 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 N814 VJW registered?

N814 VJW is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 3 October 1995.

Is N814 VJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N814 VJW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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