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L487 FRD

1993 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,260 mi
Last recorded104,260 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL487 FRD
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 104,260 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 104,168 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 99,247 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 99,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 95,053 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 87,897 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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L487 FRD is a 1993 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L487 FRD, 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 L487 FRD registered?

L487 FRD is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L487 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L487 FRD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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