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K135 BKX

1993 Rover 220

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,676 mi
Last recorded137,676 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1993 Rover 220107,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK135 BKX
MakeRover
Model220
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 137,676 miles

All tyres cracked

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake only just met minimum requirements

Fail 31 May 2023 137,674 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

All tyres cracked

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 22 Aug 2020 137,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor section (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake only just met minimum requirements

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2018 137,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front wipers smearing slightly

Handbrake only just met minimum requirements

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Under chassis / suspension corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2012 137,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure(will shortly be a fail item)

lowered coil springs fitted,locate in correct position

Fail 13 Feb 2012 137,010 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure(will shortly be a fail item)

lowered coil springs fitted,locate in correct position

Pass 9 Jul 2010 135,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 135,128 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 132,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Nov 2007 132,810 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Oct 2006 131,434 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 131,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s wiper blade not clearing screen properly

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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K135 BKX is a 1993 Rover 220 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K135 BKX, 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 K135 BKX registered?

K135 BKX is a 1993 Rover 220, first registered on 10 February 1993.

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