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K231 UKE

1993 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,933 mi
Last recorded138,933 miles
Recorded on25 May 2006
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK231 UKE
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2006 138,933 miles

Corrosion on outer sills and rear wheel arches.

Pass 24 May 2005 127,513 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 127,513 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on;front cross member/subframe,outer sills/whell arches.

n/s mirror glass broken.

n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to split+separate.

o/s/f anti roll bar link bush starting to deteriorate.

slight damage to front number plate. †rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

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 UKE is a 1993 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K231 UKE?

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What year was K231 UKE registered?

K231 UKE is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 23 March 1993.

Is K231 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K231 UKE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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