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K741 WRY

1971 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,047 mi
Last recorded93,047 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1971 Rover 21475,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK741 WRY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2011 93,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f wiper split

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 93,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 89,857 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 89,854 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 86,089 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 86,089 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 82,088 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 82,081 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 75,676 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 69,146 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 214?

Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
4,425
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
183,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,012
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 49,655
Brake pipe excessively corroded 42,958
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,016
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,983
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K741 WRY is a 1971 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 75,676 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 214 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,012 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K741 WRY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 214 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 55 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K741 WRY registered?

K741 WRY is a 1971 Rover 214, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is K741 WRY safe to buy?

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