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K231 ESO

1992 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

27,875 mi
Last recorded27,875 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1992 Rover 218131,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK231 ESO
MakeRover
Model218
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 27,875 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 27,741 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 27,605 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 27,432 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,157 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 26,652 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2013 26,652 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,127 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 25,267 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,394 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,396 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 22,159 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 21,455 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 20,090 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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K231 ESO is a 1992 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 K231 ESO, 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 K231 ESO registered?

K231 ESO is a 1992 Rover 218, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K231 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K231 ESO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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