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K641 JVC

1993 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,606 mi
Last recorded155,606 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK641 JVC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 155,606 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 155,457 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 150,503 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 150,501 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 147,148 miles

Offside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 30 Sep 2015 147,148 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 139,389 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r arch corrodid

Fail 3 Oct 2014 139,389 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r arch corrodid

Pass 10 Oct 2013 132,197 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 131,767 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front wing damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2012 12,121 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 111,630 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 98,354 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 98,354 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 90,604 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 80,667 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 74,144 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 68,802 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 68,802 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 65,128 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 65,128 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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K641 JVC is a 1993 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 K641 JVC, 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 K641 JVC registered?

K641 JVC is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 24 May 1993.

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