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K498 DFA

1993 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,026 mi
Last recorded115,026 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK498 DFA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2007 115,026 miles

Front reg plate broken

Nearside front wing mirror missing

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

Rear bumper mounting brackets are corroded,but bumper is secure

Fail 28 Dec 2007 115,017 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front reg plate broken

Nearside front wing mirror missing

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

Rear bumper mounting brackets are corroded,but bumper is secure

Fail 8 Dec 2007 114,672 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

a near side non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 20 Nov 2006 100,675 miles

Battery insecure

Front cv boots cracking up

Front number plate dirty

Rear radius arm bushes cracking up

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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K498 DFA is a 1993 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K498 DFA, 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 K498 DFA registered?

K498 DFA is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 17 March 1993.

Is K498 DFA safe to buy?

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