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K454 LRW

1993 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,426 mi
Last recorded148,426 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK454 LRW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 148,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 144,646 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tralling arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 140,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tralling arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 136,253 miles

n/s rear tyre slight worn in side edge

Fail 21 Aug 2017 136,253 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre slight worn in side edge

Pass 25 Aug 2016 131,233 miles

o/s rear tyre slight worn in side edge

Pass 1 Sep 2015 124,613 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 124,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 118,387 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 111,670 miles

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

o/s rear tyre start to crack

Fail 22 Aug 2013 111,640 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

o/s rear tyre start to crack

Pass 6 Sep 2012 106,038 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 106,341 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 100,019 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 99,980 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 92,422 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 86,854 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 82,206 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 82,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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K454 LRW is a 1993 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K454 LRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K454 LRW registered?

K454 LRW is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 15 June 1993.

Is K454 LRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K454 LRW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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