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K704 OAG

1992 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,784 mi
Last recorded155,784 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover 218131,583 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK704 OAG
MakeRover
Model218
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 155,784 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front outer sill corroded

nearside front steering rack arm inner knuckle slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2007 142,629 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 141,632 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 141,591 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 139,454 miles

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

front no. plate damaged

off side front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 10 Nov 2005 139,442 miles

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

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

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

front no. plate damaged

off side front brake pads wearing thin

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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K704 OAG is a 1992 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 131,583 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 K704 OAG, 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 34 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K704 OAG registered?

K704 OAG is a 1992 Rover 218, first registered on 21 October 1992.

Is K704 OAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K704 OAG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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