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K396 XPE

1993 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,512 mi
Last recorded85,512 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 41489,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK396 XPE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 85,512 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 85,505 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 73,981 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2009 73,981 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2008 71,040 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 68,182 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2007 68,182 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2006 65,102 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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K396 XPE is a 1993 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K396 XPE, 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 K396 XPE registered?

K396 XPE is a 1993 Rover 414, first registered on 19 February 1993.

Is K396 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K396 XPE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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