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K218 MSL

1993 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,354 mi
Last recorded111,354 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 21488,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK218 MSL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 111,354 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre under inflated.

Fail 13 Dec 2010 111,249 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre under inflated.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 105,866 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 105,865 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 100,424 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 93,178 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 93,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 86,491 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 84,137 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 84,137 miles

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

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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K218 MSL is a 1993 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K218 MSL, 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 K218 MSL registered?

K218 MSL is a 1993 Rover 214, first registered on 25 March 1993.

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