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Rover 218 Sld Turbo (1995)

1,833 real MOT outcomes analysed

1995 Rover 218 Sld Turbo

CarHunch has 1,833 1995 Rover 218 Sld Turbo vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1995 Rover 218 Sld Turbo doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Rover vehicles below.

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Got a specific Rover 218 Sld Turbo you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

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There is no MOT test data available for the 1995 Rover 218 SLD Turbo in the DVLA light-vehicle database—this cohort appears in our records but has no actual test results recorded, so no meaningful pass rates or defect statistics can be calculated. The Rover 218 was a compact diesel van produced in the mid-1990s, primarily used as a commercial or light commercial workhorse, and these vehicles may have been tested under different regulatory regimes or have limited MOT history records on file.

Without MOT data, you cannot rely on statistical failure patterns to assess reliability—instead, focus on the individual vehicle's service history, rust and engine condition (diesel engines from this era are robust but prone to fuel injection wear), and whether it's been regularly maintained. Any 1995 van you're considering is nearly 30 years old; have a pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist and check for evidence of heavy commercial use, as that directly affects remaining lifespan.

MOT statistics not available

We have 1,833 1995 Rover 218 Sld Turbo vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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Before you buy a 1995 Rover 218 Sld Turbo

Based on MOT data from 1,833 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 11,367 Rover 218 Sld Turbo vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 26.9%
3,060
Blue 22.5%
2,563
White 17.7%
2,008
Green 14%
1,591
Multi-colour 6.3%
712
Silver 6%
686
Grey 2.8%
323
Black 2.1%
242
Gold 1%
110
Purple 0.4%
42
Beige 0.1%
16
Bronze 0.1%
14
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