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L185 GKX

1993 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,607 mi
Last recorded103,607 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 620113,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 GKX
MakeRover
Model620
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 103,607 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 103,607 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 100,680 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 100,680 miles

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 91,190 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 91,189 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 81,615 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 81,615 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 69,896 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 620?

Based on 377,508 MOT tests across 62,731 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
5,418
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
62,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54,795
constant velocity joint gaiter split 38,198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,569
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,353
Stop lamp not working 21,495
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L185 GKX is a 1993 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1993 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 113,414 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 620 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 54,795 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L185 GKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 620 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L185 GKX registered?

L185 GKX is a 1993 Rover 620, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L185 GKX safe to buy?

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