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N949 NMW

1995 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,402 mi
Last recorded134,402 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN949 NMW
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 134,402 miles

offside front brake binding on

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 16 Apr 2013 134,402 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front brake binding on

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 19 Apr 2012 133,874 miles

floors and sills rusty and weak

Fail 19 Apr 2012 133,874 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

floors and sills rusty and weak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 133,427 miles

rear tyre treads low on inner edges

Fail 20 Apr 2010 132,242 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres on legal limits

outer sills rusty and weak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 132,242 miles

both rear tyres on legal limits

outer sills rusty and weak

Fail 28 Apr 2009 130,978 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 28 Apr 2009 130,978 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 17 Apr 2008 125,911 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 118,816 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 110,746 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes worn badly

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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N949 NMW is a 1995 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N949 NMW, 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 N949 NMW registered?

N949 NMW is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 16 November 1995.

Is N949 NMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N949 NMW shows 12 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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