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K520 RTL

1993 Rover 218

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,739 mi
Last recorded209,739 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK520 RTL
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2007 209,739 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 209,620 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2006 207,046 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f indicator cracked

o/s mirror cracked

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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K520 RTL is a 1993 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 K520 RTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K520 RTL?

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What year was K520 RTL registered?

K520 RTL is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 6 January 1993.

Is K520 RTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K520 RTL shows 3 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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