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K881 JVC

1993 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,826 mi
Last recorded156,826 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK881 JVC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 156,826 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Mar 2012 156,798 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Mar 2011 149,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 149,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 141,250 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 133,605 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

handbrake travel high

Fail 18 Mar 2009 133,605 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

handbrake travel high

Pass 18 Mar 2008 127,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 123,024 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 123,019 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

both front driveshaft rubber dampers starting to perish

slight play in offside front steering rack and track rod end

Pass 10 Mar 2006 116,441 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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K881 JVC is a 1993 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K881 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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K881 JVC is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 27 May 1993.

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The MOT history for K881 JVC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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