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K275 OTJ

1993 Rover 220

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,214 mi
Last recorded93,214 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover 220107,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK275 OTJ
MakeRover
Model220
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2025 93,214 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2 holes front and rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 91,230 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 91,117 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 90,896 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 90,099 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2019 85,876 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 84,659 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 84,390 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 84,083 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 84,080 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2013 83,678 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 83,315 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 83,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 82,819 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 82,228 miles

both front tyre treads low

n/s/f-o/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

o/s/r tyre tread low

Fail 29 Mar 2010 82,228 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front tyre treads low

n/s/f-o/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

o/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 9 Mar 2009 81,593 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 80,790 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 79,874 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 79,863 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 77,851 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 220?

Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
6,439
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
37,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 25,916
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,881
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,870
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,772
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K275 OTJ is a 1993 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1993 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 107,126 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 220 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 25,916 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K275 OTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K275 OTJ is a 1993 Rover 220, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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The MOT history for K275 OTJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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