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K498 YOJ

1993 Rover 220

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,026 mi
Last recorded94,026 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 220107,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK498 YOJ
MakeRover
Model220
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 94,026 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 163,402 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion across chassis

corrosion across sills

o/s/f cv gaitor perished

oil leak from engine

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 Aug 2008 160,730 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear radius arm bushes seperating

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Aug 2007 144,614 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 144,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 128,801 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 117,362 miles

Hydrocarbons on maximum level( emissions).

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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K498 YOJ is a 1993 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K498 YOJ, 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 K498 YOJ registered?

K498 YOJ is a 1993 Rover 220, first registered on 23 April 1993.

Is K498 YOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K498 YOJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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