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K289 WJF

1993 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,146 mi
Last recorded90,146 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 41489,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK289 WJF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 90,146 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 90,100 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear tyres differ in size front(185 65 14) rear (175 65 14)

power steering fluid below minimum

Pass 24 Aug 2009 73,188 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 69,852 miles

lots of surface corrosion outer sills and under side

Pass 28 Aug 2007 66,125 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 61,760 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (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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K289 WJF is a 1993 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K289 WJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K289 WJF registered?

K289 WJF is a 1993 Rover 414, first registered on 3 June 1993.

Is K289 WJF safe to buy?

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