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N891 UOG

1995 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

142,834 mi
Last recorded142,834 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN891 UOG
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 142,834 miles

All brake pipes slight corrosion where not coated in plastic

Both front drop link bushes deteriorated weakened

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Outer sill soft with corrosion

Number plate lights dull

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened In poor condition (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 142,804 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

All brake pipes slight corrosion where not coated in plastic

Both front drop link bushes deteriorated weakened

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Outer sill soft with corrosion

Number plate lights dull

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened In poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2015 137,261 miles

drivers seat has slight movement

engine oil leaks

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2014 130,310 miles

slight play on both rear drop links

Fail 8 Dec 2014 130,302 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight play on both rear drop links

Fail 28 Sep 2012 130,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r indicator starting to show white light

Pass 27 Sep 2011 114,626 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 114,626 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 104,142 miles

o/s/r tyre has small cut

slight play on o/s/f steering arm

Fail 19 Jul 2010 103,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre has small cut

slight play on o/s/f steering arm

Pass 13 Aug 2009 97,434 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 89,446 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 82,165 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 82,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 82,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 76,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight side wall damage to n/s/r tyre.

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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N891 UOG is a 1995 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N891 UOG, 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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N891 UOG is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 29 August 1995.

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