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K532 NEU

1993 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,099 mi
Last recorded150,099 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK532 NEU
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 150,099 miles

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 150,093 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 148,218 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)

Fail 7 May 2008 148,098 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

washers aim very high drivers side

Pass 25 Apr 2007 141,389 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 141,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 128,305 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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K532 NEU is a 1993 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 K532 NEU, 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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K532 NEU is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 21 January 1993.

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