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K995 OCA

1993 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,841 mi
Last recorded164,841 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK995 OCA
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 164,841 miles

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

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

Oil leak

play in steering rack ends

Fail 14 Mar 2008 154,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

play in steering rack ends

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2007 15,681 miles

new rear drop links /link arms and bushes fitted

welding repairs have been done to this vehicle

Fail 22 Mar 2007 156,673 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

coating to rear door steps/arches

handbrake travel-play to steering rack -nearside outer c/v boot perishing

offside rear anti roll bar to body bracket corroded

slight bind to offside front brake-front brake inbalance

slight fault to rear lights-both front drop link bushes worn**

Pass 14 Mar 2006 146,115 miles

oil leaks to back of the engine

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
Full Rover 218 reliability report

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K995 OCA is a 1993 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K995 OCA, 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 K995 OCA registered?

K995 OCA is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 11 May 1993.

Is K995 OCA safe to buy?

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