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K468 ESG

1993 Rover 218

Multi-colour Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,378 mi
Last recorded170,378 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK468 ESG
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 170,378 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slight movement n/s of steering rack

Fail 2 Apr 2009 170,378 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slight movement n/s of steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2008 164,860 miles

rear trailing arm bushes slightly perishing

slight movement n/s of steering rack

surface corrosion front and rear outer wings

surface corrosion outer sills

Pass 22 Mar 2007 158,321 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake will need adjusting soon,ok at test.o/s door mirror has slight,minor damage,ok at test.

slight play on n/s steering rack,ok at test.n/s/r brake will need adjusting soon,ok at test.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 150,995 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 150,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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K468 ESG is a 1993 Rover 218 in Multi-colour with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K468 ESG, 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 K468 ESG registered?

K468 ESG is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 9 April 1993.

Is K468 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K468 ESG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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