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K165 RBB

1992 Rover 218

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,320 mi
Last recorded85,320 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1992 Rover 218131,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK165 RBB
MakeRover
Model218
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 85,320 miles

corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 16 Oct 2020 85,313 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 21 Oct 2019 79,064 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 77,004 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 76,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

under body components all showing signs of corrosion

wheel trims fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 74,481 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

general under body condition poor

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front and rears (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear top arms (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside front and rears (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 12 Nov 2016 74,418 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill had repair and not seam welded properley (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front and rears (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear top arms (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside front and rears (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler pipes corroded

general under body condition poor

offside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 31 Oct 2015 72,192 miles

front sump frame slightly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2015 72,179 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front sump frame slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 70,104 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Nov 2014 70,092 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2013 68,518 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 66,988 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 65,472 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2010 63,791 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2009 61,614 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 61,613 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 59,837 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 59,835 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 58,092 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 56,082 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 56,082 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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
Full Rover 218 reliability report

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K165 RBB is a 1992 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 K165 RBB, 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.

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K165 RBB is a 1992 Rover 218, first registered on 13 November 1992.

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