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N882 VJB

1995 Rover 218

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,608 mi
Last recorded147,608 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN882 VJB
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2010 147,608 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 147,608 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 143,448 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 143,448 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 139,034 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 139,034 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 135,112 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 135,112 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 130,017 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 125,739 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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N882 VJB is a 1995 Rover 218 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N882 VJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N882 VJB registered?

N882 VJB is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 19 August 1995.

Is N882 VJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N882 VJB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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