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L250 NPU

1993 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,070 mi
Last recorded128,070 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL250 NPU
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 128,070 miles

both rear radius arm mounting bushes starting to separate

slight play in o/s of steering rack

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 29 Oct 2008 128,070 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

both rear radius arm mounting bushes starting to separate

slight play in o/s of steering rack

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 29 Oct 2007 125,261 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 125,259 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 124,785 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2006 124,783 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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L250 NPU is a 1993 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L250 NPU, 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 L250 NPU registered?

L250 NPU is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 12 November 1993.

Is L250 NPU safe to buy?

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