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K297 KGX

1992 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,869 mi
Last recorded122,869 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover 418133,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK297 KGX
MakeRover
Model418
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 122,869 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 122,869 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 114,195 miles

cv outer gaitors perished

front no plate some damage to bottom edge

Pass 11 Nov 2009 110,936 miles

front no. plate, some damage

o/s + n/s front outer c.v. gaiters becoming perished

Fail 9 Nov 2009 110,936 miles

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

front no. plate, some damage

o/s + n/s front outer c.v. gaiters becoming perished

Pass 10 Nov 2008 106,974 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 101,990 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 97,226 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 97,222 miles

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

001 wiper blades perishing † †002 rear tyre worn on inner edges † †003 front no. plate cracked

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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K297 KGX is a 1992 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K297 KGX, 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 K297 KGX registered?

K297 KGX is a 1992 Rover 418, first registered on 17 December 1992.

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The MOT history for K297 KGX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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