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K155 BRW

1993 Rover 220

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,609 mi
Last recorded107,609 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 220107,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 BRW
MakeRover
Model220
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 107,609 miles

Front brake balance almost at 25% limit, (24%).

Front sub-frame (nearside) corroded, not excessively.

Offside front tyre worn right to limit.

Offside rear tyre (inner) sidewall damaged, no reinforcing seen.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 107,600 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front sub-frame (nearside) corroded, not excessively.

Offside front tyre worn right to limit.

Offside rear tyre (inner) sidewall damaged, no reinforcing seen.

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 98,862 miles

Front brake discs lightly corroded.

Nearside rear tyre worn right to limit, (inside edge).

Offside parking brake lower than nearside, not excessively & total good.

Rear brake discs corroded, not excessive.

Steering rack end ball joint play, not excessive.

Fail 8 Oct 2008 98,856 miles

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

Front brake discs lightly corroded.

Nearside rear tyre worn right to limit, (inside edge).

Offside parking brake lower than nearside, not excessively & total good.

Rear brake discs corroded, not excessive.

Steering rack end ball joint play, not excessive.

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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K155 BRW is a 1993 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K155 BRW, 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 K155 BRW registered?

K155 BRW is a 1993 Rover 220, first registered on 29 January 1993.

Is K155 BRW safe to buy?

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