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K442 XDH

1993 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

121,109 mi
Last recorded121,109 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK442 XDH
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 121,109 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 121,098 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 120,684 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 120,144 miles

all underside of vehicle covered in underseal and paint

Pass 9 Sep 2022 119,467 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 119,431 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake low effort

all underside covered in underseal

Fail 24 Aug 2022 119,426 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake low effort

all underside covered in underseal

Pass 8 Sep 2021 117,735 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 117,712 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear susp/bush split very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill very corroded /holed with in seat/susp (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear susp/bush split very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill very corroded/holed with in rear seat/sups (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 115,196 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 115,182 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 110,904 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 108,652 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 106,146 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 106,140 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2016 103,652 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 103,652 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 100,974 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight front brake bind

Pass 14 Aug 2014 97,867 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 97,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 94,882 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 94,882 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 91,987 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 91,985 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 88,546 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 88,532 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 84,426 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 84,416 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 81,119 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 78,676 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 76,131 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 73,972 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 73,972 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 70,937 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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K442 XDH is a 1993 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 K442 XDH, 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 K442 XDH registered?

K442 XDH is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 19 May 1993.

Is K442 XDH safe to buy?

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