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L251 DPK

1993 Rover 218

Multi-colour Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,862 mi
Last recorded134,862 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL251 DPK
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 134,862 miles

Both front outer c-v gaiters perished.

Both rear trailing arm bushes perishd and starting to split.

Front number plate damaged.

Rear number plate starting to seperate.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slightt blow from rear exhaust.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 4 Jun 2013 134,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front outer c-v gaiters perished.

Both rear trailing arm bushes perishd and starting to split.

Front number plate damaged.

Rear number plate starting to seperate.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slightt blow from rear exhaust.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 134,618 miles

Metallic coolant hose excessivly corroded.

Nearside and offside anti roll bar vertical link lower bushes slightly worn, slight movement between pin and bush.

Nearside and offside outer CV gaiters starting to perish and crack.

Nearside and offside rear anti roll bar vertical link upper bushes slightly worn resulting in slight movement between bush and pin.

Slight damage to front registration plate.

Slight damage to windscreen swept zone.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 134,558 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

O/S wiper blade starting to split

Surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 1 Mar 2011 134,558 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S wiper blade starting to split

Surface rust on front brake discs

Fail 16 Jan 2010 133,157 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 133,157 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 131,511 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 131,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 129,498 miles

Front number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 11 Jan 2008 129,498 miles

Front number plate slightly discoloured

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 127,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s outer sill has been repaired at rear

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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L251 DPK is a 1993 Rover 218 in Multi-colour with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L251 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 L251 DPK registered?

L251 DPK is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 21 December 1993.

Is L251 DPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L251 DPK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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