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K142 GNU

1992 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,835 mi
Last recorded188,835 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover 418133,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK142 GNU
MakeRover
Model418
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2007 188,835 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 188,835 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

P/S fluid on lower limmit

Fail 13 Jun 2006 184,243 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

surface corrosion to brake pipes and underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2006 184,243 miles

surface corrosion to brake pipes and underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Jul 2005 172,309 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 172,309 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

How Reliable is the Rover 418?

Based on 44,803 MOT tests across 9,538 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
5,608
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
9,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 4,476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,183
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,072
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,405
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,739
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K142 GNU is a 1992 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 133,116 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 418 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 4,476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K142 GNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 418 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K142 GNU registered?

K142 GNU is a 1992 Rover 418, first registered on 24 December 1992.

Is K142 GNU safe to buy?

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