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K218 JDM

1992 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,109 mi
Last recorded98,109 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover 218131,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK218 JDM
MakeRover
Model218
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 98,109 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear tyre walls starting to perish. nearside rear tyre has a cut but no cords showing

front registation plate chiped but not liky to be misread

Fail 14 Sep 2012 98,109 miles

Oil leak

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyre walls starting to perish. nearside rear tyre has a cut but no cords showing

front registation plate chiped but not liky to be misread

Pass 15 Sep 2011 96,662 miles

both rear tyres walls perishing

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

nearside rear tyre has cut but no cords showing

Pass 17 Sep 2010 94,278 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 89,799 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 89,799 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 86,703 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 79,600 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 71,374 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 JDM is a 1992 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K218 JDM, 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 JDM registered?

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

Is K218 JDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K218 JDM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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