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K431 HWF

1993 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

47,803 mi
Last recorded47,803 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover 41489,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK431 HWF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 47,803 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 47,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 44,337 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 42,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 24 May 2011 42,120 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,399 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 38,330 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 37,702 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 37,702 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 36,989 miles

exh back box getting corroded

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s front tyre wearing uneven

o/s and n/s rear center mounting bushers started to split

o/s front shocker damp

Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,305 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 35,305 miles

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

advise n/s wing mirror cracked

advise o/s front shocker damp

Pass 11 Apr 2006 33,630 miles

Nearside doormirror cracked

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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K431 HWF is a 1993 Rover 414 in Blue 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 K431 HWF, 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 K431 HWF registered?

K431 HWF is a 1993 Rover 414, first registered on 28 May 1993.

Is K431 HWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K431 HWF 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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