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K179 HBD

1993 Rover 414

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,474 mi
Last recorded167,474 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover 41489,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK179 HBD
MakeRover
Model414
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 167,474 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 167,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded doorsill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 163,290 miles

accident damage to nearside rear door

Fail 22 Sep 2014 163,290 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

accident damage to nearside rear door

Pass 23 Sep 2013 162,342 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 161,249 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 160,225 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 158,573 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 157,207 miles

n/s/r+o/s/r tyres wearing on tread

Pass 26 Sep 2008 155,685 miles

n/s/r+o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2007 154,122 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 151,902 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 151,902 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 149,835 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 149,799 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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K179 HBD is a 1993 Rover 414 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K179 HBD, 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 K179 HBD registered?

K179 HBD is a 1993 Rover 414, first registered on 1 July 1993.

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