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L601 OKV

1993 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,705 mi
Last recorded140,705 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2005
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL601 OKV
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2005 140,705 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

oil leaks under vehicle

power steering belts covered in oil

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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L601 OKV is a 1993 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L601 OKV, 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 L601 OKV registered?

L601 OKV is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L601 OKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L601 OKV shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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