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K881 XVU

1993 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,702 mi
Last recorded64,702 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 64,702 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 26 Mar 2013 64,702 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 22 Mar 2012 58,792 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,792 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 52,798 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,798 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,599 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 34,091 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,091 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 33,508 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,968 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 32,968 miles

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

both front drop links- bushes perished

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 XVU is a 1993 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XVU, 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 K881 XVU registered?

K881 XVU is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 22 January 1993.

Is K881 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K881 XVU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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