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L81 WDL

1993 Rover 218

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,859 mi
Last recorded133,859 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL81 WDL
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 133,859 miles

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

offside, obligatory, mirror damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2011 131,609 miles

Oil leak

power steering rack damp

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 12 Apr 2011 131,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

power steering rack damp

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 10 Mar 2010 129,118 miles

excessive engine oil leak

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 3 Mar 2010 129,118 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively deteriorated (3.6.F.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

excessive engine oil leak

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 19 Jan 2009 125,065 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

surface corrosion to sills

Fail 19 Jan 2009 125,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

surface corrosion to sills

Pass 1 Feb 2008 119,451 miles

front brake pads worn

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2007 114,981 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 114,981 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen chipped outside of zone a,movement in rear anti roll bar droplinks,ns outer sill corroded

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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L81 WDL is a 1993 Rover 218 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L81 WDL, 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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L81 WDL is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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