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K122 VWD

1993 Rover 214

Turquoise Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,664 mi
Last recorded84,664 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 21488,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK122 VWD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2012 84,664 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

emissions close to limit

Fail 3 Jul 2012 84,664 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r wheel badly out of alignment - suspension or mounting distorted / damaged

slight bulge in n/s/r tyre

some smoke from exhaust

Pass 24 May 2011 84,541 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 84,541 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 80,543 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 80,543 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2009 74,903 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 69,202 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 69,160 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 62,961 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 55,877 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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K122 VWD is a 1993 Rover 214 in Turquoise with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K122 VWD, 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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What year was K122 VWD registered?

K122 VWD is a 1993 Rover 214, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is K122 VWD safe to buy?

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