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K189 AEC

1992 Rover 416

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,095 mi
Last recorded125,095 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1992 Rover 41697,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK189 AEC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 125,095 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 118,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 118,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 113,804 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 113,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front outer sill corroded to excess

Pass 1 Feb 2010 107,286 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 107,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery inscure

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2009 97,366 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 97,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 88,680 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 88,680 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s & n/s steering rack arms

Pass 25 Jan 2007 81,249 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 73,716 miles

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

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

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

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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K189 AEC is a 1992 Rover 416 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1992 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 97,491 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 416 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,498 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K189 AEC, 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 K189 AEC registered?

K189 AEC is a 1992 Rover 416, first registered on 5 December 1992.

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