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L340 CRN

1993 Rover 218

Multi-colour Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,031 mi
Last recorded99,031 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL340 CRN
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 99,031 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 99,031 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 87,448 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s/f wiper split

Fail 23 Jul 2009 87,448 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 31 Jul 2008 76,039 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 76,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 65,425 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 65,425 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 54,861 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 54,861 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear seat belts not checked due to boot being full and rear seats full

Pass 2 Aug 2005 44,635 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 44,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

electrical wires wrapped round flexy fuel pipes

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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L340 CRN 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 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 L340 CRN, 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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L340 CRN is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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