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K222 BAM

1993 Rover 218

Multi-colour Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,167 mi
Last recorded86,167 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK222 BAM
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 86,167 miles

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

front number plate starting to discolour

nearside rear seat belt not checked (child seat fitted)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 85,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

front number plate starting to discolour

nearside rear seat belt not checked (child seat fitted )

Pass 20 Jan 2009 78,745 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 78,742 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 71,983 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

very slight play in off side front inner steering rack joint

Pass 5 Jan 2007 71,956 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 71,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 71,586 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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K222 BAM is a 1993 Rover 218 in Multi-colour with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 127,748 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 K222 BAM, 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 33 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K222 BAM registered?

K222 BAM is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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