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K137 NWV

1993 Rover 220

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,305 mi
Last recorded166,305 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover 220107,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK137 NWV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 166,305 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 166,305 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 164,604 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 164,604 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 163,681 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 103,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 160,365 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 160,243 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 May 2011 155,456 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 155,456 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 150,739 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 150,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 143,918 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 138,784 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 138,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 133,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 126,380 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 126,380 miles

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

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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K137 NWV is a 1993 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K137 NWV, 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 K137 NWV registered?

K137 NWV is a 1993 Rover 220, first registered on 14 May 1993.

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