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K174 RDL

1993 Rover 214

Turquoise Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,808 mi
Last recorded93,808 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 21488,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK174 RDL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2007 93,808 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat cushion torn

noise from nearside rear brake assembly when foot brake applied, brake performance ok. advise investigate

offside rear footbrake performance lower than nearside

very slight play and noise in steering rack, offside

Fail 30 Aug 2007 93,622 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

drivers seat cushion worn

noise from nearside rear brake assembly when foot brake applied. Brake performance ok. Strongly advise investigation.

offside rear foot brake performance low

very slight noise/play in steering rack offside

Pass 6 Sep 2006 98,728 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 98,728 miles

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

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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K174 RDL is a 1993 Rover 214 in Turquoise with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K174 RDL, 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 K174 RDL registered?

K174 RDL is a 1993 Rover 214, first registered on 11 January 1993.

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