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H493 LWK

1991 Rover 218

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,824 mi
Last recorded81,824 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1991 Rover 218120,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH493 LWK
MakeRover
Model218
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 81,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s and o/s outer body side section becoming weak and corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2008 75,680 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2007 71,159 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2007 71,159 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 66,768 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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H493 LWK is a 1991 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 120,404 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 H493 LWK, 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 35 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H493 LWK registered?

H493 LWK is a 1991 Rover 218, first registered on 1 June 1991.

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