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K701 BVC

1992 Rover 220

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,733 mi
Last recorded134,733 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover 220108,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK701 BVC
MakeRover
Model220
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 134,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

all rear suspension bushes perished/ splitting

exhaust front hanger is split

exhaust rear mount insecure

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil and coolant levels very low

poly vee belt heavily perished

sharp edge 'poorly' covered but no sharp edges present

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Dec 2010 134,733 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

all rear suspension bushes perished/ splitting

exhaust front hanger is split

exhaust rear mount insecure

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil and coolant levels very low

poly vee belt heavily perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Nov 2009 130,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

coolant level low

tailgate slightly temperamental to shut

Pass 26 Nov 2008 129,269 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 129,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 123,561 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

suspect pinhole in n/s c.v boot?

Pass 28 Nov 2006 115,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

some advance signs of corrosion starting on outer sills and rear wheel arches

Fail 27 Nov 2006 45,564 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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K701 BVC is a 1992 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K701 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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K701 BVC is a 1992 Rover 220, first registered on 26 October 1992.

Is K701 BVC safe to buy?

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