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K182 AUR

1993 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

64,486 mi
Last recorded64,486 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 1993 Rover 21488,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK182 AUR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 64,486 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 64,485 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm to body rubber bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 64,221 miles

Outer cv boots cracking

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes in both rear trailing arms splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside reverse light not working

Fail 14 Dec 2022 64,221 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Outer cv boots cracking

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes in both rear trailing arms splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside reverse light not working

Pass 4 Dec 2021 63,948 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 63,948 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 63,576 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 62,812 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 62,810 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 62,809 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 60,742 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 60,742 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 56,768 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 56,768 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 55,682 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2015 55,679 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 54,077 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 54,077 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 50,714 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 50,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,709 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,833 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 44,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,521 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 32,143 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 31,637 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 30,918 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 30,918 miles

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

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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K182 AUR is a 1993 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 K182 AUR, 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 K182 AUR registered?

K182 AUR is a 1993 Rover 214, first registered on 30 April 1993.

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