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K129 RTN

1993 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,070 mi
Last recorded96,070 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK129 RTN
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 96,070 miles

Nearside front wiper blade split

Front number plate cracked & discoloured

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front windscreen washers weak

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight play in nearside steering rack joint

Fail 14 Mar 2008 96,070 miles

Front number plate cracked & discoloured

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front windscreen washers weak

Nearside front wiper blade split

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight play in nearside steering rack joint

Pass 4 May 2007 89,936 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside rear door damaged

Nearside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2006 80,343 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2006 80,343 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

How Reliable is the Rover 418?

Based on 44,803 MOT tests across 9,538 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
5,608
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
9,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 4,476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,183
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,072
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,405
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,739
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K129 RTN is a 1993 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 127,640 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 418 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 4,476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K129 RTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 418 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K129 RTN registered?

K129 RTN is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 24 February 1993.

Is K129 RTN safe to buy?

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