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REZ 3791

1995 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

106,094 mi
Last recorded106,094 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 218116,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREZ 3791
MakeRover
Model218
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 106,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 21 May 2009 106,094 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 1 May 2009 106,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

o/s/f tyre perished but aceptable

Pass 25 Apr 2008 98,611 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE SIDE WALLS PERISHING

Fail 25 Apr 2008 98,611 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/S FRONT TYRE SIDE WALLS PERISHING

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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REZ 3791 is a 1995 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 REZ 3791, 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 REZ 3791 registered?

REZ 3791 is a 1995 Rover 218, first registered on 11 October 1995.

Is REZ 3791 safe to buy?

The MOT history for REZ 3791 shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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