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K918 TRY

1993 Rover 218

Purple Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,700 mi
Last recorded142,700 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2006
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK918 TRY
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2006 142,700 miles

advise rear wiper split

advise slight in offside front steering rack

advise small chip in screen

Fail 28 Dec 2005 142,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

advise rear wiper split

advise slight play in steering rack off side front

advise small chip in screen out side zone a

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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K918 TRY is a 1993 Rover 218 in Purple with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 K918 TRY, 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 K918 TRY registered?

K918 TRY is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is K918 TRY safe to buy?

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