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K238 FYK

1993 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,951 mi
Last recorded111,951 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK238 FYK
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 111,951 miles

Oil leak

n/s o/s rear trailing arm front bushes slightly perished

slight play in n/s rear antiroll bar link bush

slight travel on handbrake

small amount of corrosion on n/s rear wheel arch/ not within perscribed area

Pass 21 Aug 2008 107,679 miles

n/s o/s rear swinging arm bushes slightly perished

slight play in n/s rear anti roll bar link joint bush

Fail 15 Aug 2008 107,627 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s o/s rear swinging arm bushes slightly perished

slight play in n/s rear anti roll bar link joint bush

Pass 22 Aug 2007 101,973 miles

o/s front tyre low on inner edge

surface corrosion on o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 23 Aug 2006 96,606 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes slightly perished

o/s front brake back plate slighlty corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2005 89,324 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 418?

Based on 44,803 MOT tests across 9,538 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
5,608
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
9,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 4,476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,183
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,072
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,405
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,739
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K238 FYK is a 1993 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 127,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 418 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 4,476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K238 FYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 418 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K238 FYK registered?

K238 FYK is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 1 June 1993.

Is K238 FYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K238 FYK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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