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K525 BWL

1992 Rover 418

Silver Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

231,780 mi
Last recorded231,780 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1992 Rover 418133,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK525 BWL
MakeRover
Model418
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 231,780 miles

Both rear sill slightly corroded ,still strong time of test

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 231,780 miles

Both rear sill slightly corroded ,still strong time of test

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 231,140 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear outer sills slightly corroded but still strong at time of test

Pass 4 Oct 2018 224,525 miles

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 20 Jul 2016 216,998 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 209,182 miles

front and rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2014 200,797 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2013 193,329 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on edges pass due to tread pattern

Pass 25 Jul 2012 185,756 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 178,748 miles

o/s front steering rack gaitor perished

o/s front track rod end dust cover split

Fail 19 Jul 2011 178,740 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front steering rack gaitor perished

o/s front track rod end dust cover split

Pass 21 Jul 2010 171,303 miles

front brake pads worn

lift in o/s front track rod end

o/s and n/s rear upper antiroll bar link pin bush worn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 163,442 miles

front exhaust pipe split slight blow

play in o/s steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2008 155,173 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 155,173 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 146,930 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 146,923 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 137,680 miles

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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K525 BWL is a 1992 Rover 418 in Silver with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K525 BWL, 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.

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K525 BWL is a 1992 Rover 418, first registered on 23 October 1992.

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