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K171 OBK

1993 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,818 mi
Last recorded69,818 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover 21488,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK171 OBK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 69,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 67,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect O/S driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 67,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect O/S driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 66,297 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 63,549 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014

hub caps fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,453 miles

Rear brakes noisy on application

Fail 21 Mar 2013 61,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear brakes noisy on application

Pass 22 Mar 2012 60,632 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,545 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,277 miles

both front tyres wearing low

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriated

front brakes slight imbalance

Pass 13 Mar 2009 56,571 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 56,557 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 54,752 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 52,720 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 50,622 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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K171 OBK is a 1993 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K171 OBK, 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 K171 OBK registered?

K171 OBK is a 1993 Rover 214, first registered on 19 March 1993.

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