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K218 AMO

1992 Rover 218

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,644 mi
Last recorded137,644 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover 218131,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK218 AMO
MakeRover
Model218
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2007 137,644 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 137,644 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Bolt missing from lower engine stableizing mount

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play offside front steering rack inner

Pass 19 Jun 2006 131,482 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 131,482 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2005 127,205 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 127,205 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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K218 AMO is a 1992 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K218 AMO, 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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What year was K218 AMO registered?

K218 AMO is a 1992 Rover 218, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K218 AMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K218 AMO shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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