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N885 EBF

1995 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,782 mi
Last recorded243,782 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN885 EBF
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 243,782 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r wheel arch repair o/k day of test

Fail 27 Oct 2008 243,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r wheel arch repair o/k day of test

Pass 9 Nov 2007 238,519 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 238,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Battery insecure

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 8 Sep 2006 230,636 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 214,039 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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N885 EBF is a 1995 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N885 EBF, 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 N885 EBF registered?

N885 EBF is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 15 August 1995.

Is N885 EBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N885 EBF shows 6 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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