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K751 DBL

1993 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,799 mi
Last recorded129,799 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK751 DBL
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 129,799 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 126,884 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake antislip slightly worn

drivers seat movement in frame

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 121,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers seat frame has some movement

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2010 115,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 109,672 miles

enging oil leaks

n/s rear tyre has slight bulge on outer sidewall

Fail 12 Jan 2009 109,672 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

enging oil leaks

n/s rear tyre has slight bulge on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2008 104,098 miles

front exhaust section corroded

n/s/rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 31 Jan 2007 94,228 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 78,760 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 78,703 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside suspension bush perishing

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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K751 DBL is a 1993 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K751 DBL, 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 K751 DBL registered?

K751 DBL is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 13 January 1993.

Is K751 DBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K751 DBL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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