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K79 EDU

1993 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,401 mi
Last recorded136,401 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2005
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK79 EDU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2005 136,401 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 136,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise engine oil level low.

advise nearside front and offside front anti roll bar link arm bushes starting to split.

advise nearside outer sill corroding at rear.

advise offside outer sill corroding in central area.

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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K79 EDU is a 1993 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 K79 EDU, 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 K79 EDU registered?

K79 EDU is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 11 June 1993.

Is K79 EDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K79 EDU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K79 EDU have outstanding finance?

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