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K420 UUD

1992 Rover 218

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,165 mi
Last recorded88,165 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover 218131,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK420 UUD
MakeRover
Model218
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2014 88,165 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

coolant hose leaking

coolant radiator leaking

Pass 3 Jan 2013 87,375 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 87,375 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 86,195 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 86,195 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 86,191 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 86,191 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 84,183 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 81,644 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 80,278 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 218?

Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
21,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,334
constant velocity joint gaiter split 8,429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,994
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,620
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,026
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K420 UUD is a 1992 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 131,583 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 218 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K420 UUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K420 UUD registered?

K420 UUD is a 1992 Rover 218, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K420 UUD safe to buy?

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