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N818 RNV

1995 Rover 218

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,820 mi
Last recorded102,820 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN818 RNV
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 102,820 miles

front brake imbalance:19%

under floor and door sills rusty

Fail 26 Oct 2011 102,813 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

under floor and door sills rust

Fail 28 Oct 2010 97,484 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 97,484 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 90,870 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 85,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 78,498 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

gearbox oil leak

steel water hose rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2007 78,498 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

gearbox oil leak

steel water hose rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2006 71,931 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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N818 RNV is a 1995 Rover 218 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N818 RNV, 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 N818 RNV registered?

N818 RNV is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 17 August 1995.

Is N818 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N818 RNV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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