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K405 BVS

1993 Rover 220

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,187 mi
Last recorded149,187 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2005
Typical for 1993 Rover 220107,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK405 BVS
MakeRover
Model220
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2005 149,187 miles

emissions close to limits and idle speed a little high

Fail 4 Oct 2005 149,187 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant leaking

handbrake efficiency close to limit

little reserve travel on handbrake

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre worn on edges

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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K405 BVS is a 1993 Rover 220 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K405 BVS, 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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What year was K405 BVS registered?

K405 BVS is a 1993 Rover 220, first registered on 21 April 1993.

Is K405 BVS safe to buy?

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