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N885 VON

1995 Rover 218

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,139 mi
Last recorded142,139 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN885 VON
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 142,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 131,709 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 124,213 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 116,132 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 116,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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N885 VON is a 1995 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VON, 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 VON registered?

N885 VON is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 15 November 1995.

Is N885 VON safe to buy?

The MOT history for N885 VON shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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