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K506 YFJ

2001 Rover 218

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,748 mi
Last recorded187,748 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK506 YFJ
MakeRover
Model218
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 187,748 miles

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)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

front registration plate deteriorating

Fail 28 Oct 2011 187,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

front registration plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2010 184,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 181,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2008 177,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front registration plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Oct 2007 179,939 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2006 169,123 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 169,123 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 163,684 miles

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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K506 YFJ is a 2001 Rover 218 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K506 YFJ, 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 25 years old, this Rover 218 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K506 YFJ?

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What year was K506 YFJ registered?

K506 YFJ is a 2001 Rover 218, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is K506 YFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K506 YFJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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