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N873 GFV

1995 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,800 mi
Last recorded168,800 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN873 GFV
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 168,800 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 168,791 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 156,476 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 144,495 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 135,474 miles

Slight play o/s rack

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 135,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Mar 2006 126,314 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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N873 GFV is a 1995 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N873 GFV, 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 N873 GFV registered?

N873 GFV is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 15 November 1995.

Is N873 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N873 GFV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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