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K186 JOO

1993 Rover 414

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,456 mi
Last recorded98,456 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover 41489,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK186 JOO
MakeRover
Model414
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 98,456 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 88,836 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 87,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 87,623 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 85,205 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 85,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 82,185 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 82,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 79,354 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 79,354 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 74,878 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 70,093 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2006 70,093 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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K186 JOO is a 1993 Rover 414 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K186 JOO, 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 K186 JOO registered?

K186 JOO is a 1993 Rover 414, first registered on 14 June 1993.

Is K186 JOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K186 JOO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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