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K290 TKJ

1993 Rover 416

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,699 mi
Last recorded98,699 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK290 TKJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 98,699 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 98,639 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 93,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Rear Lamp lens broken

Fail 4 Dec 2017 93,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Rear Lamp lens broken

Pass 8 Dec 2016 92,572 miles

Exhaust rear box slight leak and corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn low on the inside shoulder of the tread

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged and taped up

Fail 6 Dec 2016 92,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Subframe next to anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Subframe next to anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust rear box slight leak and corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn low on the inside shoulder of the tread

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged and taped up

Pass 9 Dec 2015 91,586 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2015 91,573 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2014 90,591 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 89,569 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Nov 2012 88,284 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 86,546 miles

Both sides rear trailing arm bushes

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2010 84,800 miles

Both sides rear trailing arm bushes cracked

Fail 6 Dec 2010 84,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both sides rear trailing arm bushes cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2009 83,717 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 83,709 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 81,633 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f o/s/f tyres side walls worn

Pass 9 Nov 2007 79,350 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2007 79,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2006 75,167 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 73,782 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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K290 TKJ is a 1993 Rover 416 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K290 TKJ, 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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What year was K290 TKJ registered?

K290 TKJ is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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