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L26 CTT

1993 Rover 218

Multi-colour Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,796 mi
Last recorded142,796 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 CTT
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 142,796 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 122,109 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 105,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 105,573 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 97,746 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007 97,731 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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all four tyres low on tread

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

surface corrossion on o/s outer sill top

Pass 12 Jan 2006 91,112 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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L26 CTT is a 1993 Rover 218 in Multi-colour with a 1,769cc 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 L26 CTT, 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 L26 CTT registered?

L26 CTT is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 14 December 1993.

Is L26 CTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L26 CTT 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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