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K179 VFX

1993 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,777 mi
Last recorded88,777 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 21488,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK179 VFX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 88,777 miles

body and underside very rusty in places

c/o slow to drop

engine noted vibrating

exhaust rusty

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

n/s c/v boot badly perished

o/s c/v boot badly perished and leaking grease

r/n/s tyre curbed

Fail 10 Jun 2011 88,777 miles

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

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

body and underside very rusty in places

c/o slow to drop

engine noted vibrating

exhaust rusty

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

n/s c/v boot badly perished

o/s c/v boot badly perished and leaking grease

r/n/s tyre curbed

Pass 14 Jun 2010 83,635 miles

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

bet failed and c/o slow to drop

both outer c/v boots badly perished

exhaust rusty

r/n/s tyre curbed

underside rusty in places esp front crossmember

Fail 14 Jun 2010 83,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

bet failed and c/o slow to drop

both outer c/v boots badly perished

botl lose in inlet manifold !

exhaust rusty

r/n/s tyre curbed

underside rusty in places esp front crossmember

Pass 15 Jun 2009 80,426 miles

FAN BELT IN VERY POOR CONDITION.

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

both outer c/v boots badly perished

c/o/ slow to drop

underside and body rusty in places esp front crossmember

wiring damaged in f/o/s door

Fail 15 Jun 2009 80,426 miles

FAN BELT IN VERY POOR CONDITION.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both outer c/v boots badly perished

c/o/ slow to drop

underside and body rusty in places esp front crossmember

wiring damaged in f/o/s door

Pass 18 Jun 2008 76,824 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 76,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 72,773 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhuast manifold bend and has slight leak

see advisory notice -320248137172

Fail 18 May 2007 72,609 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

emission retest after repairs

rear brakes noisy when applied

Pass 10 May 2006 65,712 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 65,712 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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K179 VFX is a 1993 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K179 VFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K179 VFX registered?

K179 VFX is a 1993 Rover 214, first registered on 12 January 1993.

Is K179 VFX safe to buy?

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