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P933 PKL

1998 Rover Unknown

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,783 mi
Last recorded85,783 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP933 PKL
MakeRover
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 85,783 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 84,645 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 84,389 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 84,389 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached pin incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 84,212 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 83,598 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 83,157 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 82,408 miles

Coolant leaking from front of vehicle.

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 20 Apr 2014 81,856 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 81,856 miles

offside door corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2014 81,856 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

offside door corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2012 81,523 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 81,523 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 80,248 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 80,248 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)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 74,239 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 8 Dec 2010 74,232 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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 14 Dec 2009 63,178 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 63,178 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 54,474 miles

nearside park and service brake very poor

Fail 9 Dec 2008 54,461 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside park and service brake very poor

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 21 Dec 2007 49,729 miles

all four tyre walls perishing .front tyres tread low . rear tyres tread very close to limit . rust on rear subframe

welding repair done to both outer sills

Fail 20 Dec 2007 49,724 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

all four tyre walls perishing .front tyres tread low . rear tyres tread very close to limit . rust on rear subframe

Pass 13 Dec 2006 46,122 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 46,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP SWIVEL

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SWIVEL

How Reliable is the Rover Unknown?

Based on 412 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
312
Miles/Year
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 4
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P933 PKL is a 1998 Rover Unknown in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Rover Unknown fails its MOT is suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P933 PKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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P933 PKL is a 1998 Rover Unknown, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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