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K887 OOR

1993 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,645 mi
Last recorded167,645 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK887 OOR
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 167,645 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 167,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 160,514 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 156,051 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 156,051 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 151,437 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 151,437 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 147,830 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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K887 OOR is a 1993 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K887 OOR, 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 K887 OOR registered?

K887 OOR is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 12 February 1993.

Is K887 OOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K887 OOR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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