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K706 STA

1992 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

63,594 mi
Last recorded63,594 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 Rover 41697,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK706 STA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 63,594 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 63,594 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,773 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 53,644 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 53,406 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,533 miles

welded areas very heavily undersealed !!!

Fail 27 Aug 2013 50,533 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 49,512 miles

both wiper arms loose on drive pivots

Fail 20 Aug 2012 49,512 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both wiper arms loose on drive pivots

Fail 16 Aug 2011 48,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both wiper arms loose on pivots

o/s wash slightly inefficient

Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,672 miles

both wiper arms loose on pivots

o/s wash slightly inefficient

Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,298 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,173 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 45,168 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,423 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 43,420 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 40,822 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 38,208 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 38,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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K706 STA is a 1992 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1992 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 97,491 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 K706 STA, 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 34 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K706 STA registered?

K706 STA is a 1992 Rover 416, first registered on 10 August 1992.

Is K706 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K706 STA shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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