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L323 VGF

1993 Rover 218

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

197,809 mi
Last recorded197,809 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL323 VGF
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 197,809 miles

Both sides front anti roll bar end links

Both sides rear anti roll bar end links

Offside outer sill corroded

Slight wear in nearside front steering tie rod inner joint

Pass 27 Apr 2011 192,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 187,296 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 187,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 182,818 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 178,634 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 171,307 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 161,170 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
Full Rover 218 reliability report

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L323 VGF is a 1993 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L323 VGF, 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 L323 VGF registered?

L323 VGF is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 25 October 1993.

Is L323 VGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L323 VGF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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