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K290 FAK

1992 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,072 mi
Last recorded177,072 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1992 Rover 218131,583 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK290 FAK
MakeRover
Model218
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 177,072 miles

centre exhaust silencer corroded and slight blow

engine oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 174,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight weep at Diesel pump

Fail 27 Apr 2015 174,948 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front driveshaft gaiter inner clip insecure, but gaiter still attached

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight weep at Diesel pump

Pass 23 Apr 2014 172,370 miles

Oil leak

whole sills n/s and o/s could do with replacement

Fail 22 Apr 2014 172,367 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

whole sills n/s and o/s could do with replacement

Pass 21 May 2013 169,700 miles

slight imbalance rear brakes

Fail 20 May 2013 169,689 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 16 May 2012 167,223 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s park brake efficiency low

rear antiroll bar bushes perished

Fail 15 May 2012 167,219 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s park brake efficiency low

rear antiroll bar bushes perished

Pass 3 May 2011 165,444 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear by jack point slight corrosion

Pass 12 May 2010 163,846 miles

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

Oil leak

front coil springs corroded

slight corrosion n/s outer sill lip

slight corrosion to o/s inner and outer sill

Pass 15 May 2009 161,492 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2008 158,290 miles

Front registration plate is cracked but not affecting legibility.

Rear registration plate de- laminating but not affecting legibility.

There are severe engine oil leaks from camshaft and crankshaft oil seals.

There is an imbalance between the two rear brakes the nearside showing reduced performance.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 155,518 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 152,484 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

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
Full Rover 218 reliability report

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K290 FAK is a 1992 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K290 FAK, 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 K290 FAK registered?

K290 FAK is a 1992 Rover 218, first registered on 21 October 1992.

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