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L997 BFD

1993 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL997 BFD
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2013

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 229,988 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 229,988 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 205,837 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 200,263 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 183,330 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 158,631 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 146,789 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 132,978 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 108,118 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 108,118 miles

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

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

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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L997 BFD is a 1993 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L997 BFD, 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 L997 BFD registered?

L997 BFD is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 18 October 1993.

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The MOT history for L997 BFD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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