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K217 BRW

1992 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,636 mi
Last recorded152,636 miles
Recorded on26 May 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover 42099,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK217 BRW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2007 152,636 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 152,636 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 142,291 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 132,331 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 132,331 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Rover 420?

Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,220
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
59,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 35,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,911
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,539
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 26,567
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 15,381
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K217 BRW is a 1992 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 99,137 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 420 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 35,342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K217 BRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 34 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K217 BRW?

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What year was K217 BRW registered?

K217 BRW is a 1992 Rover 420, first registered on 24 December 1992.

Is K217 BRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K217 BRW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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