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K37 SDE

1992 Rover 218

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

239,621 mi
Last recorded239,621 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover 218131,583 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK37 SDE
MakeRover
Model218
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 239,621 miles

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

Oil leak

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 237,291 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

front subframe weleded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 234,485 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2008 231,331 miles

Oil leak

surface corossion on front subframe

Fail 23 Jul 2008 231,000 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

surface corossion on front subframe

Fail 9 Aug 2007 226,307 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 226,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 222,861 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K37 SDE is a 1992 Rover 218 in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K37 SDE, 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 K37 SDE registered?

K37 SDE is a 1992 Rover 218, first registered on 25 August 1992.

Is K37 SDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K37 SDE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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