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K486 FKV

1993 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

86,664 mi
Last recorded86,664 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 41489,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK486 FKV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2009 86,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 81,239 miles

N/S/R Sill weak

O/S/R Sill Weak

Fail 18 Nov 2008 81,239 miles

N/S/R Sill weak

O/S/R Sill Weak

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 73,669 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 73,669 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 66,639 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 66,639 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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K486 FKV is a 1993 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K486 FKV, 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 K486 FKV registered?

K486 FKV is a 1993 Rover 414, first registered on 28 January 1993.

Is K486 FKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K486 FKV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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