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K689 BVS

1993 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,173 mi
Last recorded134,173 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2006
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK689 BVS
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2006 134,173 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear and o/s front lamp lenses damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2006 134,170 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear and o/s front lamp lenses damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2005 129,345 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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K689 BVS is a 1993 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 127,640 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 418 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 4,476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K689 BVS, 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 33 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K689 BVS registered?

K689 BVS is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 28 April 1993.

Is K689 BVS safe to buy?

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