MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,884 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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same as test no 141490537158
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS
Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front offside tyre cracking in tread and sidewall (175/65x14T).
power steering reservoir empty
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Rover 218?
Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K163 ARP is a 1993 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 K163 ARP, 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 K163 ARP registered?
K163 ARP is a 1993 Rover 218, first registered on 1 January 1993.
Is K163 ARP safe to buy?
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