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K149 GBE

1993 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

55,118 mi
Last recorded55,118 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 1993 Rover 21488,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK149 GBE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 55,118 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 55,051 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 54,941 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 54,629 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 52,100 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 52,100 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 44,939 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 42,287 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 40,994 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,491 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 39,451 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 38,231 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 37,830 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 36,572 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 35,502 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 34,445 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,592 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,837 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 29,032 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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K149 GBE is a 1993 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 K149 GBE, 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 K149 GBE registered?

K149 GBE is a 1993 Rover 214, first registered on 5 April 1993.

Is K149 GBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K149 GBE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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