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K556 GVW

1993 Rover 111

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

45,858 mi
Last recorded45,858 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 11161,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK556 GVW
MakeRover
Model111
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 45,858 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Mar 2010 45,858 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Feb 2010 45,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Both offside and nearside sill pannels are corroded, mostly within the door shuts

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

excessive corrosion directly rear of both nearside front and offside front jacking points. Allthough thease are not within an MOT prescribed area, repair is strongly recommended

Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,538 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 42,535 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 40,730 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 40,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

rear arches slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2006 38,855 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 111?

Based on 148,670 MOT tests across 31,890 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
2,664
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
31,890
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 15,216
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,848
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,978
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,738
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,568
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K556 GVW is a 1993 Rover 111 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1993 Rover 111 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 61,292 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 111 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 15,216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K556 GVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 111 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 33 years old, this Rover 111 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K556 GVW registered?

K556 GVW is a 1993 Rover 111, first registered on 7 April 1993.

Is K556 GVW safe to buy?

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