1994 Rover 218 1.8L Diesel · L936 DKM
1994 Rover 218 (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1994. Recorded mileage 153,305 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2010.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 218
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L936 DKM Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2009
- 153,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L936 DKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Rover 218 (L936 DKM) between August 2006 and September 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”; “Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountin”.
L936 DKM Mileage History
- 07/08/2006133,353 mi
- 15/08/2006133,380 mi+27 mi
- 11/08/2007140,534 mi+7,154 mi
- 11/08/2007140,534 mi
- 20/08/2008146,553 mi+6,019 mi
- 28/08/2008146,677 mi+124 mi
- 29/08/2009153,299 mi+6,622 mi
- 04/09/2009153,305 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 6,484 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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