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K698 BVC

1992 Rover 220

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,729 mi
Last recorded107,729 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover 220108,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK698 BVC
MakeRover
Model220
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2008 107,729 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2008 107,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2007 102,282 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 102,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 95,825 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 95,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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K698 BVC is a 1992 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 108,499 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 220 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 25,916 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K698 BVC, 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 34 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K698 BVC is a 1992 Rover 220, first registered on 26 October 1992.

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