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L22 DLW

1993 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,192 mi
Last recorded136,192 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 DLW
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 136,192 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 134,324 miles

small corrosion on n/s rear whell arch

Fail 26 Apr 2012 134,324 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

small corrosion on n/s rear whell arch

Pass 15 Apr 2011 132,603 miles

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

Fuel tank moist, no leak apparent though

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 130,746 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 149,669 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 128,531 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 126,199 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)

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

steel water pipe on offside front is very corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2007 123,674 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 123,674 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 121,544 miles

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

limited reserve travel on the handbrake

oil leak

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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L22 DLW is a 1993 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L22 DLW, 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 L22 DLW registered?

L22 DLW is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is L22 DLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 DLW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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