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K524 EVV

1993 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,822 mi
Last recorded147,822 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK524 EVV
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 147,822 miles

Offside rack gator poor

Pass 17 Apr 2015 143,357 miles

o/s/f seatbelt buckel stiff

Pass 14 Apr 2014 137,249 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 131,842 miles

slight rusting on n/s outer sill

Fail 19 Apr 2013 131,833 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight rusting on n/s outer sill

Pass 19 Apr 2012 126,737 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 126,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 120,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 113,972 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 108,594 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 104,234 miles

slight wear in n/s steering rack end

Pass 27 Apr 2007 101,148 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight wear in n/s steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2006 94,452 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 94,452 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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K524 EVV is a 1993 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K524 EVV, 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 K524 EVV?

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What year was K524 EVV registered?

K524 EVV is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 29 March 1993.

Is K524 EVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K524 EVV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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