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K281 PLT

1992 Rover 220

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,025 mi
Last recorded123,025 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover 220108,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK281 PLT
MakeRover
Model220
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 123,025 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 21 Jul 2011 118,525 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 118,484 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2010 118,449 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 118,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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K281 PLT is a 1992 Rover 220 in Silver 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 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 108,499 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 220 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 25,916 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K281 PLT, 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 34 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K281 PLT?

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What year was K281 PLT registered?

K281 PLT is a 1992 Rover 220, first registered on 13 November 1992.

Is K281 PLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K281 PLT 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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