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K168 MMM

1993 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Rover 21488,530 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK168 MMM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2014

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 3 May 2013 118,350 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2013 118,350 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2012 116,224 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 116,224 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 116,209 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2011 112,260 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 112,260 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 110,560 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2010 110,560 miles

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 108,146 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 108,146 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 105,613 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 101,477 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2006 99,233 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 98,647 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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K168 MMM is a 1993 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K168 MMM, 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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K168 MMM is a 1993 Rover 214, first registered on 26 March 1993.

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