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K79 JHP

1993 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,545 mi
Last recorded143,545 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK79 JHP
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 143,545 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2008 143,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2007 127,076 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 126,905 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

engine oil leaks

Pass 25 Feb 2006 116,772 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 418?

Based on 44,803 MOT tests across 9,538 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
5,608
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
9,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 4,476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,183
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,072
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,405
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,739
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K79 JHP is a 1993 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 127,640 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 418 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 4,476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K79 JHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 418 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K79 JHP registered?

K79 JHP is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 21 April 1993.

Is K79 JHP safe to buy?

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