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N952 SOG

1995 Rover 218

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,829 mi
Last recorded130,829 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN952 SOG
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 130,829 miles

front brake discs worn

fuel tank damp

nail n/s/f tyre

rust patches

Fail 12 Aug 2015 130,829 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main arm main bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

fuel tank damp

nail n/s/f tyre

rust patches

Pass 12 Aug 2014 124,886 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 118,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 111,328 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 106,938 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 103,803 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 100,751 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 97,275 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 93,901 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 90,306 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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N952 SOG is a 1995 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N952 SOG, 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 N952 SOG registered?

N952 SOG is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 1 July 1995.

Is N952 SOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N952 SOG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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