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K231 RCW

1992 Rover 416

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,055 mi
Last recorded83,055 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover 41697,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK231 RCW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 83,055 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 83,055 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2011 80,691 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 77,003 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 72,196 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 70,262 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter has some grease around it.

offside front indicator lense cracked.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 70,262 miles

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter has some grease around it.

offside front indicator lense cracked.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 69,429 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 68,816 miles

drivers seat belt only locks in to place if you press the release button down. †engine water leak.

Fail 26 Jun 2006 68,807 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

drivers seat belt only locks in to place if you press the release button down.

emissions only just passed on lambda(it was low).

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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K231 RCW is a 1992 Rover 416 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 K231 RCW, 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 K231 RCW registered?

K231 RCW is a 1992 Rover 416, first registered on 7 September 1992.

Is K231 RCW safe to buy?

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