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K950 VKE

1993 Rover 220

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,213 mi
Last recorded160,213 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 1993 Rover 220107,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK950 VKE
MakeRover
Model220
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 160,213 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 160,212 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 160,027 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 160,027 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 159,561 miles

underbody ,brake and suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 159,561 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underbody ,brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 159,416 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 159,416 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 159,088 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 159,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 158,990 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 158,990 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 158,492 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 158,472 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 158,472 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 158,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 157,946 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 157,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 156,452 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 156,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 155,416 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 155,416 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2011 154,343 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 153,042 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 153,042 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 152,170 miles

Exhaust tail box repaired

Rear washers not working

Fail 12 Jun 2009 152,170 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust tail box repaired

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

Rear washers not working

Pass 10 Jun 2008 150,961 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f fog lense cracked

o/s trailing arm bush split but no excesive movement

steering rack has slight play but not a faliure.

sump is rusty but not leaking oil. rear main oil seal leaking and radiator coroded

Pass 22 Jun 2007 149,688 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 144,966 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 VKE is a 1993 Rover 220 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VKE, 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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K950 VKE is a 1993 Rover 220, first registered on 7 June 1993.

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