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L757 AKL

1993 Rover 218

Multi-colour Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

332,259 mi
Last recorded332,259 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL757 AKL
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 332,259 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 317,696 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 303,620 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 303,620 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 295,788 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 295,726 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

O/S Steering rack end slight play.

non obligatory mirror damaged

slight corrosion to N/S/R wheel arch / outer sill.

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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L757 AKL is a 1993 Rover 218 in Multi-colour with a 1,905cc 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 L757 AKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L757 AKL registered?

L757 AKL is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L757 AKL safe to buy?

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