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L167 BKR

1993 Rover 218

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,259 mi
Last recorded188,259 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL167 BKR
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2011 188,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2010 173,533 miles

Battery insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

cosmetic repair to offside rear outer sill/ outer wheel arch

Fail 13 Mar 2010 173,349 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Battery insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

cosmetic repair to offside rear outer sill/ outer wheel arch

Pass 17 Mar 2009 156,738 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2007 154,898 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 154,669 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 145,315 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
Full Rover 218 reliability report

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L167 BKR is a 1993 Rover 218 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L167 BKR, 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 L167 BKR registered?

L167 BKR is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 26 August 1993.

Is L167 BKR safe to buy?

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