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L446 RBK

1993 Rover 218

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

236,960 mi
Last recorded236,960 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL446 RBK
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 236,960 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

off side front drive shaft centre bearing cover loose

rear number plate fading

Fail 9 Sep 2010 236,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side front drive shaft centre bearing cover loose

rear number plate fading

Pass 14 Jul 2009 224,692 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jul 2009 224,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jul 2008 214,064 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 209,105 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 203,660 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 203,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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L446 RBK 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 62.5%.

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 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 L446 RBK, 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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L446 RBK is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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