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K489 FBD

1993 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,546 mi
Last recorded46,546 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 41489,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK489 FBD
MakeRover
Model414
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2010 46,546 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pipes corroded

outersills corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2010 46,546 miles

all brake pipes corroded

outersills corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2009 46,215 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 45,728 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front x member corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2008 45,728 miles

front x member corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2007 44,896 miles

corrosion 0n exhaust,disc's corroded,slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 19 Jun 2006 43,721 miles

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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K489 FBD is a 1993 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K489 FBD, 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

How do I check the history of K489 FBD?

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What year was K489 FBD registered?

K489 FBD is a 1993 Rover 414, first registered on 26 May 1993.

Is K489 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K489 FBD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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