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K972 MFB

1992 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,478 mi
Last recorded180,478 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover 418133,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK972 MFB
MakeRover
Model418
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2009 180,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 180,478 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2008 174,869 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2008 174,869 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Oct 2007 159,565 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2007 159,565 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2006 149,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 149,022 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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K972 MFB is a 1992 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K972 MFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K972 MFB registered?

K972 MFB is a 1992 Rover 418, first registered on 12 November 1992.

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