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K490 UAY

1993 Rover 414

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,875 mi
Last recorded139,875 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 41489,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK490 UAY
MakeRover
Model414
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2008 139,875 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 139,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2007 136,691 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 135,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 127,194 miles

middle exhaust silencer corrodind

Fail 4 Nov 2005 127,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

near side door mirror glass damaged

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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K490 UAY is a 1993 Rover 414 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K490 UAY, 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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K490 UAY is a 1993 Rover 414, first registered on 18 January 1993.

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