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L709 SKD

1993 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,898 mi
Last recorded137,898 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL709 SKD
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2007 137,898 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 137,840 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside door mirror slight crack

rear number plate slightly marked

slight play nearside front hub

slight play offside rear sispension arm bush

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 31 Jan 2006 130,468 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 130,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate starting to distort

nearside front coil spring seat

offside an nearside rear trailing arm bushes slight split

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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L709 SKD is a 1993 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L709 SKD, 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 L709 SKD registered?

L709 SKD is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 16 September 1993.

Is L709 SKD safe to buy?

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