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K438 EDU

1992 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,057 mi
Last recorded71,057 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover 41697,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK438 EDU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 71,057 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 71,044 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 57,083 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Dec 2024 57,079 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2023 36,662 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 36,327 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 36,280 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 35,824 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 34,022 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 34,020 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 30,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 30,438 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 30,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 29,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 28,819 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,545 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 27,971 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,381 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 26,861 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 25,794 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 24,999 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 24,999 miles

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

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

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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K438 EDU is a 1992 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K438 EDU, 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 K438 EDU?

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What year was K438 EDU registered?

K438 EDU is a 1992 Rover 416, first registered on 8 December 1992.

Is K438 EDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K438 EDU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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