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K101 SSM

1993 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,854 mi
Last recorded46,854 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover 21488,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK101 SSM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 46,854 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,172 miles

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

battery insecure

both wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 20 Dec 2011 45,778 miles

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

slight corrosion to front subframe

slinht brake bind at n/s/f wheel

Fail 16 Dec 2010 45,247 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s outer sill soft with a small pin hole but not excessive

Pass 16 Dec 2010 45,247 miles

o/s outer sill soft with a small pin hole but not excessive

Fail 13 Dec 2010 45,239 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 44,563 miles

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)

clunky steering but no free play

Fail 17 Dec 2009 44,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

clunky steering but no free play

Pass 16 Dec 2008 43,767 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 43,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

strong advise front number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Dec 2007 43,005 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front number plate cracked

scuffing on n/s/f tyre sidewall caused by running underinflated

Pass 18 Dec 2006 42,212 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 42,212 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 41,250 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 214?

Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
4,425
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
183,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,012
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 49,655
Brake pipe excessively corroded 42,958
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,016
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,983
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K101 SSM is a 1993 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1993 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 88,530 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 214 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,012 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K101 SSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 214 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K101 SSM is a 1993 Rover 214, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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