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K281 BEW

1992 Rover 418

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,063 mi
Last recorded158,063 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover 418133,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK281 BEW
MakeRover
Model418
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2009 158,063 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 152,229 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 152,154 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 146,463 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 139,410 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 133,020 miles

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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K281 BEW is a 1992 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K281 BEW, 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

How do I check the history of K281 BEW?

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What year was K281 BEW registered?

K281 BEW is a 1992 Rover 418, first registered on 23 October 1992.

Is K281 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K281 BEW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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