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L63 DOX

1993 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,971 mi
Last recorded135,971 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL63 DOX
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 135,971 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Pass 30 Jun 2023 129,892 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 118,345 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play to nearside front road wheel, suspected inner steering tie rod end

slight play to offside front road wheel, suspected inner steering tie rod end

Fail 31 May 2022 118,339 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play to nearside front road wheel, suspected inner steering tie rod end

slight play to offside front road wheel, suspected inner steering tie rod end

Pass 27 Mar 2020 117,376 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 108,910 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in nearside front inner steering tie rod end

slight play in offside front inner steering tie rod end

Pass 9 Apr 2018 99,304 miles

Oil leak ()

slight play in nearside front inner steering tie rod end

slight play in offside front inner steering tie rod end

Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,883 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 81,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

offside front inner steering tie rod end has slight play

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2016 81,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

offside front inner steering tie rod end has slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,189 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

foot brake has a lot of travel and could be improved.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 65,333 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,687 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,946 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 29,003 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 23,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 17,419 miles

Centre Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre 2mm

Pass 17 Apr 2008 10,768 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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L63 DOX is a 1993 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L63 DOX, 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 L63 DOX registered?

L63 DOX is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L63 DOX safe to buy?

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