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K253 MAE

1992 Rover 416

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

52,076 mi
Last recorded52,076 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover 41697,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK253 MAE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 52,076 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 52,076 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 51,134 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 48,905 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 44,307 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 41,926 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 39,028 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 34,795 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 34,783 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 31,843 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 31,767 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 31,599 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 31,327 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 31,051 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 30,776 miles

front number plate slightly dis-coloured

Pass 7 Sep 2012 30,395 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 29,934 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

o/s/f outer c.v boot perishing slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,446 miles

front number plate slightly dis-colouring

o/s/f outer c.v boot perishing slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2009 28,930 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 28,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 28,408 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 27,826 miles

front anti-roll bar link bushes seperating slightly

n/s/f outer c.v boot perishing

rear exhaust section joint quite corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,071 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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K253 MAE is a 1992 Rover 416 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K253 MAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K253 MAE?

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What year was K253 MAE registered?

K253 MAE is a 1992 Rover 416, first registered on 1 October 1992.

Is K253 MAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K253 MAE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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