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K987 BBM

1993 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,110 mi
Last recorded129,110 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK987 BBM
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 129,110 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 119,273 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 110,142 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 110,139 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 108,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

small split on end of near side wiper blade

the near side door mirror is damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2010 106,841 miles

front number plate deteriorated

several cuts to sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2009 104,590 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

alternator drive belt noisy

coolant radiator poor condition

front number plate poor condition

several engine oil leaks

Pass 14 Apr 2008 101,808 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 101,808 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 98,941 miles

front number plate in poor condition

n/s/r lamp unit cracked and full of water

Pass 8 Mar 2006 94,717 miles

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Rover 418?

Based on 44,803 MOT tests across 9,538 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
5,608
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
9,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 4,476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,183
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,072
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,405
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,739
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K987 BBM is a 1993 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1993 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 127,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 418 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 4,476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K987 BBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 418 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K987 BBM registered?

K987 BBM is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 19 March 1993.

Is K987 BBM safe to buy?

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