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K276 NRL

1992 Rover 218

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

155,352 mi
Last recorded155,352 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover 218131,583 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK276 NRL
MakeRover
Model218
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2008 155,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded/leaking

n /s wiper starting to split

Fail 21 Mar 2007 143,552 miles

Damage to n/s headlamp glass but not affecting beam image

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2007 143,552 miles

Damage to n/s headlamp glass but not affecting beam image

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2006 136,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 136,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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K276 NRL is a 1992 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 K276 NRL, 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 K276 NRL registered?

K276 NRL is a 1992 Rover 218, first registered on 14 August 1992.

Is K276 NRL safe to buy?

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