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K236 TAD

1992 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

127,644 mi
Last recorded127,644 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover 41697,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK236 TAD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2026 127,644 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 124,612 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 124,608 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 118,153 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 115,575 miles

Central Front Lower Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch bothsides ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2021 110,993 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 110,217 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 109,261 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 109,261 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 108,577 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 107,355 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 107,352 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 106,170 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 103,666 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 103,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 101,839 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 101,839 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 96,132 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 87,640 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 81,926 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 77,214 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

wear in o/s rack

Pass 24 Mar 2009 73,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 24 Mar 2009 73,128 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 19 Mar 2008 70,628 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

wear in o/s rack

Fail 19 Mar 2008 70,628 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

wear in o/s rack

Fail 26 Mar 2007 68,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 68,060 miles

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

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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K236 TAD is a 1992 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 K236 TAD, 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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K236 TAD is a 1992 Rover 416, first registered on 15 October 1992.

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