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K42 MDU

1993 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

81,377 mi
Last recorded81,377 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK42 MDU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2013 81,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 81,377 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 80,365 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 79,752 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 79,752 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 78,390 miles

front and rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2010 78,390 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2009 77,127 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 77,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 75,584 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 75,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 72,102 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 72,102 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 67,394 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 67,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Brake fluid level low

Offside front wiper blade slightly split

Offside rear brake slightly binding on

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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K42 MDU is a 1993 Rover 416 in Green 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 K42 MDU, 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 K42 MDU registered?

K42 MDU is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 28 June 1993.

Is K42 MDU safe to buy?

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