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K162 VPA

1992 Rover 218

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,524 mi
Last recorded112,524 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover 218131,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK162 VPA
MakeRover
Model218
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2007 112,524 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 112,524 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

crack in w/screen outside of sweep and a zone

Pass 21 Aug 2006 109,442 miles

corrosion in offside outer sill outside prescribed area

Pass 11 Aug 2005 105,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K162 VPA is a 1992 Rover 218 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 131,583 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 K162 VPA, 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 34 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K162 VPA registered?

K162 VPA is a 1992 Rover 218, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K162 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K162 VPA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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