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K383 VPR

1993 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,823 mi
Last recorded96,823 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK383 VPR
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 96,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion nearside front sill

nearside front tyre tread worn very low on edges

offside front tyre tread worn very low on edges

Fail 29 Jun 2010 96,823 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion nearside front sill

nearside front tyre tread worn very low on edges

offside front tyre tread worn very low on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2009 90,627 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2009 90,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2008 84,460 miles

Bad oil leak from engine

Fail 9 Jun 2008 84,460 miles

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

Bad oil leak from engine

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 78,638 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 78,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play o/s rack joint

uneven tyre wear

Pass 13 Mar 2006 72,334 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 72,334 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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
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K383 VPR is a 1993 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K383 VPR, 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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K383 VPR is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 13 February 1993.

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