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K241 GWJ

1993 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

108,033 mi
Last recorded108,033 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK241 GWJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 108,033 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on exhaust

damage on front number plate

power steering pump noisey

Fail 23 Jan 2013 108,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on exhaust

damage on front number plate

power steering pump noisey

Pass 25 Jan 2012 107,174 miles

front number plate cracked and tatty

Fail 24 Jan 2012 107,174 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 106,267 miles

Front reg plate deteriorated/cracked[replacement recommended]

Radiator deteriorated.

o/s/f wheel arch corroded.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 106,267 miles

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

Front reg plate deteriorated/cracked[replacement recommended]

Radiator deteriorated.

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

o/s/f wheel arch corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 105,388 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 105,388 miles

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

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2009 104,437 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front tyre 1.6mm on edge 175/65/14 requires replacement

Fail 21 Jan 2009 104,437 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside front tyre 1.6mm on edge 175/65/14 requires replacement

Pass 23 Jan 2008 103,144 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 103,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 102,156 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 102,156 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2006 101,030 miles

Front No plate cracked.

n/s/f outer c.v boot clip loose-leaking grease *.

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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K241 GWJ is a 1993 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1993 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 91,814 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 K241 GWJ, 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 33 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K241 GWJ is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 18 February 1993.

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