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K505 OLV

1993 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,014 mi
Last recorded134,014 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK505 OLV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 134,014 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 133,982 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 129,299 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 129,299 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 126,093 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 124,107 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 124,107 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 119,494 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 110,664 miles

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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K505 OLV is a 1993 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K505 OLV, 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 K505 OLV registered?

K505 OLV is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 17 March 1993.

Is K505 OLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K505 OLV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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