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K163 YFC

1993 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,213 mi
Last recorded76,213 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 41489,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK163 YFC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 May 2010 76,213 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 71,861 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 71,861 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 68,803 miles

MOST RUBBER SUSPENSION RUBBERS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGEING/EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODING/BOTH OUTER CV GAITORS ARE WEARING

Fail 14 May 2008 68,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

MOST RUBBER SUSPENSION RUBBERS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGEING/EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODING/BOTH OUTER CV GAITORS ARE WEARING

Pass 13 Nov 2006 65,710 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 62,967 miles

Offside rear reflector deterioration borderline.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Very slight wear at offside of steering rack.

Fail 20 Oct 2005 62,967 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Very slight wear at offside of steering rack.

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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K163 YFC is a 1993 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 89,292 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 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K163 YFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K163 YFC registered?

K163 YFC is a 1993 Rover 414, first registered on 15 February 1993.

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