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K929 EKV

1992 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,295 mi
Last recorded117,295 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover 21492,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK929 EKV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 117,295 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front brake binding = slight exhaust blow

Pass 6 Dec 2024 116,935 miles

Offside floor corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2024 116,918 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR CORRODED

Pass 8 Dec 2023 115,644 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S + N/S/F STEERING RACK JOINTS + FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 25 Nov 2022 113,327 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 111,157 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 111,152 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill by rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft likely to become detached Badly corroded and likely to snap. (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking and noisy. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 108,681 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 107,515 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Nearside side repeater insecure.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 107,514 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Nearside side repeater insecure.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 104,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unprotected end section (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 104,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unprotected end section (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 102,876 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 102,876 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 101,290 miles

Front subframe becoming corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 101,289 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front subframe becoming corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 100,328 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

The tread and side walls of both front tyres cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2015 100,328 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

The tread and side walls of both front tyres cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2014 99,211 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2014 99,211 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 97,251 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 95,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front subframe becoming corroded.

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 28 Sep 2012 95,828 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front subframe becoming corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 93,800 miles

The front subframe is starting to show signs of corrosion.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 91,391 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 91,391 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 88,405 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 88,321 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 85,608 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 83,573 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 81,503 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 78,118 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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K929 EKV is a 1992 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 92,415 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 K929 EKV, 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 34 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K929 EKV is a 1992 Rover 214, first registered on 10 December 1992.

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