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N975 TCY

1995 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,417 mi
Last recorded90,417 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN975 TCY
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2008 90,417 miles

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

FUEL FILLER PIPES CORRODED

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s n/s front brake back platescorroded

Fail 20 Feb 2008 90,417 miles

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

FUEL FILLER PIPES CORRODED

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s n/s front brake back platescorroded

Pass 19 Feb 2007 87,195 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

water pipe front of engine badly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2006 83,290 miles

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

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

advise bad starting poss drawing air

Fail 14 Feb 2006 83,290 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

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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N975 TCY is a 1995 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N975 TCY, 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 N975 TCY registered?

N975 TCY is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 5 October 1995.

Is N975 TCY safe to buy?

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