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K488 ESG

1993 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,162 mi
Last recorded83,162 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK488 ESG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 83,162 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

fuelfiller neck corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 83,162 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

fuelfiller neck corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 82,849 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side rear light unit damaged

near side rear wheelarch corroded

offside rear wheelarch corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 82,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side rear light unit damaged

near side rear wheelarch corroded

offside rear wheelarch corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 82,669 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

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

cat pipe exhaust corroded

front exhaust mount bolts heavily corroded

near side rear light unit damaged but no white light to rear

rear side rear wheel arch corroded and off side rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 82,395 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 82,394 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 81,905 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 80,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s outer sill becoming corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2009 79,604 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 78,550 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)

near side front tyre side wall slightly perished

slight play both sides inner rack ends

Fail 24 Apr 2008 78,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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)

near side front tyre side wall slightly perished

slight play both sides inner rack ends

Pass 24 Apr 2007 77,073 miles

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)

near side front tyre scrubbing side wall

slight play both sides inner steering rack ends

Pass 25 Apr 2006 73,615 miles

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)

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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K488 ESG is a 1993 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K488 ESG, 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 K488 ESG registered?

K488 ESG is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 8 May 1993.

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