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K253 KWY

1993 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,746 mi
Last recorded105,746 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK253 KWY
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2007 105,746 miles

ADVISE NEAR SIDE FRONT ANII ROLL BAR BUSH SPLITTING

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 105,746 miles

ADVISE NEAR SIDE FRONT ANII ROLL BAR BUSH SPLITTING

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2006 100,124 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 100,124 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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K253 KWY is a 1993 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K253 KWY, 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 K253 KWY registered?

K253 KWY is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 13 March 1993.

Is K253 KWY safe to buy?

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