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K290 BOA

1993 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

147,424 mi
Last recorded147,424 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 41489,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK290 BOA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 147,424 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 147,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 142,453 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 142,410 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 142,307 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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K290 BOA is a 1993 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K290 BOA, 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 K290 BOA registered?

K290 BOA is a 1993 Rover 414, first registered on 28 June 1993.

Is K290 BOA safe to buy?

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