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K158 YVR

1993 Rover 218

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,842 mi
Last recorded164,842 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 218127,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK158 YVR
MakeRover
Model218
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 164,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

lower metal water pipe badly corroded

oil leak on engine?

radiator in very poor condition

Fail 28 Sep 2009 164,842 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

lower metal water pipe badly corroded

oil leak on engine?

radiator in very poor condition

Fail 2 Oct 2008 162,930 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 162,930 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 161,128 miles

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

both front wings dented

front tyres worn inner edges

various oil leaks on engine

Fail 27 Sep 2007 161,128 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front wings dented

front tyres worn inner edges

various oil leaks on engine

Fail 27 Sep 2006 154,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

inner edges of rear tyres worn to 2mm

oil leaks on engine

Pass 27 Sep 2006 154,062 miles

inner edges of rear tyres worn to 2mm

oil leaks on engine

Pass 29 Sep 2005 156,475 miles

both front anti roll links seperating

engine oil leak

nearside front wing damaged

offside driveshaft badly corroded

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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K158 YVR is a 1993 Rover 218 in Blue 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 K158 YVR, 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 K158 YVR registered?

K158 YVR is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 16 March 1993.

Is K158 YVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K158 YVR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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