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K698 BEC

1993 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,913 mi
Last recorded68,913 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK698 BEC
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Feb 2018 68,913 miles

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 68,718 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 68,470 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 68,220 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 67,697 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 67,303 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 66,269 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 64,972 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 61,895 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 58,168 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,822 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 50,994 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 47,205 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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K698 BEC is a 1993 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K698 BEC, 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 K698 BEC registered?

K698 BEC is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 4 March 1993.

Is K698 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K698 BEC shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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