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K156 VKK

1993 Rover 218

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,527 mi
Last recorded134,527 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK156 VKK
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 134,527 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipes and pump damp

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 125,476 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

power steering rack pipes damp

Pass 29 Sep 2006 122,021 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 117,998 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2005 117,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear 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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K156 VKK is a 1993 Rover 218 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K156 VKK, 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 K156 VKK registered?

K156 VKK is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 17 June 1993.

Is K156 VKK safe to buy?

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