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K3 RSL

1993 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,606 mi
Last recorded158,606 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 RSL
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 158,606 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 151,548 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 151,510 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 145,927 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 145,927 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 139,749 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 123,976 miles

both wiper blades split

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2009 109,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Apr 2008 98,903 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 87,037 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 77,936 miles

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

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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K3 RSL is a 1993 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 K3 RSL, 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 K3 RSL registered?

K3 RSL is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 15 June 1993.

Is K3 RSL safe to buy?

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