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K550 XPF

1993 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,882 mi
Last recorded122,882 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK550 XPF
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2007 122,882 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 122,260 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing out faster on edges

both rear tyres worn out on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2006 116,135 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 116,135 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s rack arm

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
Full Rover 218 reliability report

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K550 XPF is a 1993 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K550 XPF, 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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What year was K550 XPF registered?

K550 XPF is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 19 February 1993.

Is K550 XPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K550 XPF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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