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K131 VJF

1993 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,645 mi
Last recorded127,645 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 21488,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK131 VJF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 127,645 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 123,566 miles

front number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 2 Jul 2007 119,599 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate slightlycracked

Fail 27 Jun 2007 119,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 115,092 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 110,302 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2005 110,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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K131 VJF is a 1993 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K131 VJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K131 VJF registered?

K131 VJF is a 1993 Rover 214, first registered on 19 April 1993.

Is K131 VJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K131 VJF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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