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K169 VRN

1993 Rover 214

Multi-colour Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,860 mi
Last recorded106,860 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover 21488,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK169 VRN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 106,860 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 106,860 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 101,697 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 94,576 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 88,155 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 88,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 83,086 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 75,390 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

signs of dampness around PAS resevoir

Pass 14 Mar 2009 69,186 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 64,100 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 64,120 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 64,120 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 64,056 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 60,912 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 59,241 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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K169 VRN is a 1993 Rover 214 in Multi-colour with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K169 VRN, 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 K169 VRN registered?

K169 VRN is a 1993 Rover 214, first registered on 5 February 1993.

Is K169 VRN safe to buy?

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