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K545 OTJ

1993 Rover 218

Multi-colour Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,276 mi
Last recorded177,276 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK545 OTJ
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 177,276 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 177,276 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 167,466 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 167,465 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 155,808 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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K545 OTJ is a 1993 Rover 218 in Multi-colour with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K545 OTJ, 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 K545 OTJ?

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What year was K545 OTJ registered?

K545 OTJ is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 29 April 1993.

Is K545 OTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K545 OTJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K545 OTJ have outstanding finance?

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