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K931 RTY

1993 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

51,472 mi
Last recorded51,472 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK931 RTY
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2007 51,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 51,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 46,687 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 46,687 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 46,661 miles

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

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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K931 RTY is a 1993 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K931 RTY, 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 K931 RTY registered?

K931 RTY is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 10 February 1993.

Is K931 RTY safe to buy?

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