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K640 KGJ

1992 Rover 420

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

177,232 mi
Last recorded177,232 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover 42099,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK640 KGJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2009 177,232 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 175,993 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 175,992 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 174,244 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 174,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2006 172,350 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 172,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

How Reliable is the Rover 420?

Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,220
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
59,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 35,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,911
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,539
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 26,567
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 15,381
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K640 KGJ is a 1992 Rover 420 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1992 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 99,137 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 420 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 35,342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K640 KGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 34 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K640 KGJ?

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What year was K640 KGJ registered?

K640 KGJ is a 1992 Rover 420, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K640 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K640 KGJ shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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