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L244 DPK

1993 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,522 mi
Last recorded178,522 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL244 DPK
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 178,522 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 178,324 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 3 Jul 2009 166,538 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 157,875 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 157,719 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2007 148,365 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 138,808 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
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L244 DPK is a 1993 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L244 DPK, 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 L244 DPK registered?

L244 DPK is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 30 December 1993.

Is L244 DPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L244 DPK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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