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K493 BVC

1992 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,675 mi
Last recorded89,675 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover 41493,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK493 BVC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 89,675 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2008 89,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 88,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2006 87,923 miles

car is over hettig

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2006 87,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

car is over hetting

oil leak

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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K493 BVC is a 1992 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 93,954 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 K493 BVC, 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 34 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K493 BVC registered?

K493 BVC is a 1992 Rover 414, first registered on 26 October 1992.

Is K493 BVC safe to buy?

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