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K873 XOF

1992 Rover 218

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,837 mi
Last recorded185,837 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover 218131,583 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK873 XOF
MakeRover
Model218
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 185,837 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 185,274 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 171,339 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 171,339 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 157,423 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 157,423 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2005 145,084 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2005 145,084 miles

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

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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K873 XOF is a 1992 Rover 218 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 K873 XOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K873 XOF registered?

K873 XOF is a 1992 Rover 218, first registered on 25 September 1992.

Is K873 XOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K873 XOF shows 8 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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