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K570 XFC

1993 Rover 218

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,709 mi
Last recorded193,709 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK570 XFC
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2009 193,709 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 193,709 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 190,138 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 190,138 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

N/S REAR OUTER SILL CORRODED AT REAR

Pass 21 Nov 2007 184,666 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 184,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 177,243 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 177,243 miles

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

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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K570 XFC is a 1993 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K570 XFC, 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

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What year was K570 XFC registered?

K570 XFC is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 7 January 1993.

Is K570 XFC safe to buy?

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