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K21 VWL

1992 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,918 mi
Last recorded162,918 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 Rover 41697,491 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 VWL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 162,918 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 162,849 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 158,236 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 154,079 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 150,897 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 150,714 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 147,410 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 147,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 143,452 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 143,452 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 140,100 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 140,100 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 136,444 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 132,550 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 132,550 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 128,688 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 122,609 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 122,603 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 116,154 miles

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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K21 VWL is a 1992 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K21 VWL, 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 K21 VWL registered?

K21 VWL is a 1992 Rover 416, first registered on 25 September 1992.

Is K21 VWL safe to buy?

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