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K432 SBJ

1992 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

172,655 mi
Last recorded172,655 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover 218131,583 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK432 SBJ
MakeRover
Model218
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2007 172,655 miles

ABS light follows correctsequence but comes on when car is driven

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

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

lower water pipes very rusty

power steering level slightly low

rear anti roll bar brackes very rusty

stone chips in near side head lamp

Fail 16 Aug 2007 172,655 miles

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

as last list isued

Fail 8 Aug 2007 172,648 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

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

abs light follows correct sequence but comes on when car ins driven

lower water pipes very rusty

power steering level slightly low

rear anti roll bar brackets rusty

stone chips in near side head lamp

Pass 16 Nov 2005 164,341 miles

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

oil leak

water pipes rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2005 164,341 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

oil leak

water pipe rusty

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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K432 SBJ is a 1992 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 K432 SBJ, 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.

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What year was K432 SBJ registered?

K432 SBJ is a 1992 Rover 218, first registered on 14 December 1992.

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