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K335 JRW

1993 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,786 mi
Last recorded165,786 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK335 JRW
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 165,786 miles

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

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

chassis damaged n/s+o/s

mirror cracked n//s

Fail 2 Apr 2008 165,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

chassis damaged n/s+o/s

mirror cracked n//s

Pass 8 Mar 2007 150,275 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 150,275 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear light unit damaged †nearside mirror cracked †rearanti roll bar bushes wearing out

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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K335 JRW is a 1993 Rover 218 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 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 127,748 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 K335 JRW, 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.

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What year was K335 JRW registered?

K335 JRW is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 28 April 1993.

Is K335 JRW safe to buy?

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