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K181 HDT

1993 Rover 214

Multi-colour Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,961 mi
Last recorded60,961 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover 21488,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK181 HDT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1993
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 60,961 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 56,410 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 52,481 miles

near side rear main suspension bush starting to split

slight judder on both front brakes

Pass 8 Dec 2010 48,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 48,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,345 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 44,582 miles

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

slight blow centre to rear exhaust joint

Pass 12 Mar 2009 44,582 miles

slight blow centre to rear exhaust joint

Pass 11 Mar 2008 44,408 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,178 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 43,951 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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K181 HDT is a 1993 Rover 214 in Multi-colour with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K181 HDT, 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 K181 HDT registered?

K181 HDT is a 1993 Rover 214, first registered on 5 May 1993.

Is K181 HDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K181 HDT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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