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K5 EDD

1996 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,529 mi
Last recorded86,529 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 EDD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2009 86,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 86,529 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 81,313 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 76,088 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 71,019 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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K5 EDD is a 1996 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 78,320 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K5 EDD, 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 30 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 K5 EDD registered?

K5 EDD is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is K5 EDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 EDD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K5 EDD have outstanding finance?

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