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L621 CKL

1993 Rover 218

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,312 mi
Last recorded143,312 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL621 CKL
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 143,312 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 139,764 miles

Coolant leak near bottom pulley ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cuts in tread

Nearside Rear tyre cuts in tread

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 139,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Coolant leak near bottom pulley ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cuts in tread

Nearside Rear tyre cuts in tread

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 138,506 miles

Battery slightly insecure

Both rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 138,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 136,235 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2013 130,893 miles

n/s mirror glass has minor damage

Fail 2 May 2013 130,818 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BRAKES...slight bind of front brakes,low performance of rear and park brakes, strongly advise full brake check, clean and adjust

Pass 23 Apr 2012 125,555 miles

n/s door mirror glass damaged

rear end of o/s body sill shows some corrossion, attention possibly required soon

Fail 23 Apr 2012 125,555 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s door mirror glass damaged

rear end of o/s body sill shows some corrossion, attention possibly required soon

Pass 26 Apr 2011 118,982 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 113,770 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r restricting adult seatbelt inspection

n/s external mirror glass damaged

slight coolant leak at rear of engine, poss core plug???

Pass 30 Apr 2009 112,092 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r, restricting adult seat belt inspection

engine oil leak and water leak from rear of engine

front brakes noisey when tested on RBT

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 12 May 2008 109,868 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Wear in the offside of the steering rack

nearside exterior mirror slightly damaged

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 6 May 2008 109,868 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside exterior mirror slightly damaged

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2007 107,445 miles

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

front number plate faded

Pass 8 May 2006 105,699 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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L621 CKL is a 1993 Rover 218 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L621 CKL, 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 L621 CKL registered?

L621 CKL is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 22 November 1993.

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