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K344 TCU

1993 Rover 220

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,607 mi
Last recorded117,607 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1993 Rover 220107,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK344 TCU
MakeRover
Model220
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 117,607 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 103,058 miles

rear exhaust knocking on rear suspension arm

slight coolant leak

Pass 3 Apr 2018 102,710 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2018 102,703 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear axle collapsed (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested over heating (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT JOIN (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by bracket to anti roll bar (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 99,869 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes, front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed front to rear pipes at metal retainer clip (7.2.2)

Metal fuel pipe from filler to tank corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside and offside sills damaged, but not seriously affecting its strength.

Offside, front tyre has small cuts, caused by separation or partial failure of its sidewall. Not deep enough to reach cords.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 99,866 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported Various wires under bonnet including un-shielded terminals of positive isolator. (1.9.2a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes, front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust silencer pipe corroded

Fuel pipe slightly chafed front to rear pipes at metal retainer clip (7.2.2)

Metal fuel pipe from filler to tank corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside and offside sills damaged, but not seriously affecting its strength.

Offside, front tyre has small cuts, caused by separation or partial failure of its sidewall. Not deep enough to reach cords.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 94,533 miles

All suspension components have slight corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 93,506 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 93,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 92,612 miles

All tyres have small cracks on sidewalls

Fail 18 Sep 2012 92,606 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

All tyres have small cracks on sidewalls

Pass 30 Aug 2011 92,108 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 92,107 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 91,678 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 88,649 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 88,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2007 146,094 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s mirro held on with tape but is secure and operational

Pass 18 Jan 2006 140,942 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 140,500 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2005

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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K344 TCU is a 1993 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 K344 TCU, 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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K344 TCU is a 1993 Rover 220, first registered on 4 May 1993.

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