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K289 SRT

1993 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,692 mi
Last recorded115,692 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK289 SRT
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 115,692 miles

offside steering rack warn

Fail 27 Feb 2012 115,689 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside steering rack warn

Pass 28 Feb 2011 110,482 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 103,300 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 98,169 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 98,169 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 94,145 miles

non continuos welding repair o/s sill

Fail 27 Feb 2008 94,139 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 87,634 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 81,230 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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K289 SRT is a 1993 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 K289 SRT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K289 SRT registered?

K289 SRT is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is K289 SRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K289 SRT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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