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K159 VPM

1992 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,454 mi
Last recorded110,454 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1992 Rover 41697,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK159 VPM
MakeRover
Model416
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 110,454 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 108,183 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 108,154 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 103,315 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 100,952 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 100,951 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/side rear tyre perishing.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 99,063 miles

Front brake pads wareing low.

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

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

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

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

Slight cracking on n/side rear tyre but no cords exposed.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 94,881 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 94,881 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 92,633 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight cracking on o/side rear tyre tread but no cords exposed.

Fail 13 Oct 2009 92,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight cracking on o/side rear tyre tread but no cords exposed.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 90,198 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 88,361 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 87,032 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 87,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

outside wall of o/side rear tyre cracked but no cords exposed.

Pass 20 Oct 2005 85,632 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 85,632 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s front outter cv boot damp but no splits found

o/s and n/s wipers starting to smear

oil leak

How Reliable is the Rover 416?

Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,721
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
110,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,498
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,994
constant velocity joint gaiter split 28,072
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 27,904
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 22,669
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K159 VPM is a 1992 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1992 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 97,491 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Rover 416 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,498 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K159 VPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 416 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K159 VPM registered?

K159 VPM is a 1992 Rover 416, first registered on 16 October 1992.

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