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K842 SFH

1993 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,739 mi
Last recorded63,739 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK842 SFH
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2020 63,739 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened NS area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NS and OS rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS and OS outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 62,801 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn NS and OS trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive NS and OS rear outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 62,801 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn NS and OS trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive NS and OS rear outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 61,535 miles

Both rear outer sill areas weak with corrosion

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 61,535 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Both rear outer sill areas weak with corrosion

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between centre and rear sections,temporary repair has been made (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 60,492 miles

Both outer sill areas weak with corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 59,693 miles

Both outer sills weak with corrosion

Front and rear no#plates are in poor condition

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 58,745 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 57,744 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 57,744 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 57,086 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 56,679 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 56,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 55,336 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,229 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 May 2010 47,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Brake fluid level low

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2009 44,855 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 26 May 2009 44,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 May 2008 45,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 May 2007 41,740 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 May 2006 40,437 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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K842 SFH 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 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 K842 SFH, 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 K842 SFH registered?

K842 SFH is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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