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L826 JAV

1993 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,629 mi
Last recorded117,629 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL826 JAV
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2010 117,629 miles

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

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

rear tyres are bigger than fronts

Pass 7 Mar 2009 106,101 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 106,101 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Mar 2008 86,777 miles

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

all welding croverd

Fail 18 Jan 2008 86,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2007 82,302 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2007 82,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 77,670 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 77,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L826 JAV is a 1993 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L826 JAV, 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 L826 JAV registered?

L826 JAV is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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