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L91 GUX

1993 Rover 218

Purple Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,932 mi
Last recorded99,932 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL91 GUX
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 99,932 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 99,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 90,435 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 90,435 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 88,734 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 87,307 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 85,267 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 82,372 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn edges

Pass 11 Aug 2008 79,823 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 76,580 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 73,161 miles

body filler evident in nearside rear sill

nearside front washer jet blocked

rear trailing arm bushes split

Fail 8 Aug 2006 73,136 miles

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

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

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

body filler evident on nearside rear sill

nearside front washer jet blocked

Pass 9 Aug 2005 69,697 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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L91 GUX is a 1993 Rover 218 in Purple with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L91 GUX, 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 L91 GUX registered?

L91 GUX is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 20 August 1993.

Is L91 GUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L91 GUX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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