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K130 NTR

1993 Rover 218

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,672 mi
Last recorded113,672 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK130 NTR
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2008 113,672 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 99,412 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 89,642 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 89,642 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005
Fail 8 Dec 2005

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2005 86,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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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K130 NTR is a 1993 Rover 218 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K130 NTR, 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 K130 NTR registered?

K130 NTR is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 16 February 1993.

Is K130 NTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K130 NTR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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