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K775 WJO

1993 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,671 mi
Last recorded174,671 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK775 WJO
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2007 174,671 miles

[1] both front below 1.6mm on outer edges †[2] rear suspension trailing arm front bushes perishing †[3] slight play in both steering rack arm.s

Fail 2 Jul 2007 174,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2006 170,143 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 170,143 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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K775 WJO is a 1993 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,905cc 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 K775 WJO, 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 K775 WJO registered?

K775 WJO is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 10 February 1993.

Is K775 WJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K775 WJO 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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