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K950 GNO

1993 Rover 220

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

133,455 mi
Last recorded133,455 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 Rover 220107,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK950 GNO
MakeRover
Model220
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 133,455 miles

All underside metal parts and panels very rusty.

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)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 133,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed. (2.4.A.3)

All underside metal parts and panels very rusty.

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 133,264 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicle underside corroded but solid

Fail 26 Aug 2014 133,262 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicle underside corroded but solid

Fail 23 Nov 2013 133,254 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2012 133,117 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 133,107 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 132,077 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 132,055 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 130,652 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 128,430 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 128,430 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 127,117 miles

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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K950 GNO is a 1993 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1993 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 107,126 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 K950 GNO, 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 33 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K950 GNO registered?

K950 GNO is a 1993 Rover 220, first registered on 3 March 1993.

Is K950 GNO safe to buy?

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