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K109 WVS

1992 Rover 800

Black Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,601 mi
Last recorded68,601 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 1992 Rover 800109,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK109 WVS
MakeRover
Model800
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 68,601 miles

1. MIRROR CASING MISSING OS

2. SLIGHT OIL LEAK(S)

REAR SECTIONS OF SILLS RUSTY. REC ATTN SOON.

Pass 19 Sep 2018 68,133 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive recommend steam clean (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 68,131 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits recommend oil change (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive recommend steam clean (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 67,710 miles

TYRE PRESSURES WERE LOW. OIL LEVEL CHECKED. THERE ARE OIL LEAKS/AC OIL LEAKS AND AC PUMP NOISEY.

Fail 14 Sep 2017 67,710 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front sidelight bulbs were blown. (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing temporary fuel cap now installed (7.2.4a)

TYRE PRESSURES WERE LOW. OIL LEVEL CHECKED. THERE ARE OIL LEAKS/AC OIL LEAKS AND AC PUMP NOISEY.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers were completely blocked (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 67,049 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES OLD AND WORN TO LIMITS. REC RENEWAL SOON. 1956515

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAKS NOW DRIPPING . SUSPECT RC GASKETS

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION. SEVERAL MINOR LEAKS. REAR BOX SMALL HOLE ETC

WASHERS POOR ACTION

Pass 16 Sep 2015 66,372 miles

engine has oil leaks

exhaust has a slight leak at front flexi joiner.

Fail 18 Sep 2014 65,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

first section of exhaust poor condition

slight oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Pass 18 Sep 2014 65,534 miles

first section of exhaust poor condition

slight oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,541 miles

1. slight exhaust leak

2. slight oil leak....has been topped up .5 l

3. front pads fairly worn

Fail 20 Sep 2013 64,541 miles

1. slight exhaust leak

2. slight oil leak....has been topped up .5 l

3. front pads fairly worn

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 63,657 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 63,657 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 62,292 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2010 60,653 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 60,644 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 58,601 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 58,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

os gaiter also in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2008 56,687 miles

off side mirror casing missing

Pass 18 Sep 2007 54,658 miles

1.n/s & o/s cv boots perrished

Pass 20 Sep 2006 57,188 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 57,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

1. front brake pads low 2. rear engine mounting broken 3. rear wheel arches corroded

How Reliable is the Rover 800?

Based on 5,495 MOT tests across 1,016 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
3,757
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
1,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 541
constant velocity joint gaiter split 274
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 273
Brake pipe excessively corroded 243
parking brake recording little or no effort 209
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K109 WVS is a 1992 Rover 800 in Black with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1992 Rover 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 109,798 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 800 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 541 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K109 WVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 800 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Rover 800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K109 WVS registered?

K109 WVS is a 1992 Rover 800, first registered on 7 October 1992.

Is K109 WVS safe to buy?

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