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K425 VUT

1993 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,976 mi
Last recorded155,976 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK425 VUT
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 155,976 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 20 May 2009 155,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2008 154,011 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 154,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 151,093 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 151,041 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play in steering rack n/s

Pass 6 Jun 2006 141,905 miles

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front brake slight bind

slight play in steering rack

Fail 31 May 2006 141,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

How Reliable is the Rover 418?

Based on 44,803 MOT tests across 9,538 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
5,608
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
9,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 4,476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,183
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,072
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,405
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,739
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K425 VUT is a 1993 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 127,640 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 418 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 4,476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K425 VUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 418 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K425 VUT registered?

K425 VUT is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 10 June 1993.

Is K425 VUT safe to buy?

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