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K805 GUG

1992 Rover 418

Black Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

189,350 mi
Last recorded189,350 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover 418133,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK805 GUG
MakeRover
Model418
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2007 189,350 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

nearside headlamp aim stone chipped

Pass 17 Aug 2007 189,350 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

nearside headlamp aim stone chipped

Fail 12 Jun 2007 188,945 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

crack in nearside headlight

Pass 12 Jun 2006 181,757 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 181,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 173,549 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 173,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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K805 GUG is a 1992 Rover 418 in Black with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1992 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 133,116 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 K805 GUG, 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 34 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K805 GUG registered?

K805 GUG is a 1992 Rover 418, first registered on 1 September 1992.

Is K805 GUG safe to buy?

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