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K889 UKO

1993 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,201 mi
Last recorded103,201 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK889 UKO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 103,201 miles

both front tyre preesures low/wearing on edges

nearside front indicator lense damaged

slight bind nearside front brake

Fail 11 Mar 2014 103,172 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyre preesures low/wearing on edges

nearside front indicator lense damaged

slight bind nearside front brake

Fail 12 Mar 2013 99,106 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 99,106 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 95,637 miles

corrosion to o/s n/s rear sill's

Fail 10 Mar 2012 95,546 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to o/s n/s rear sill's

Pass 21 Mar 2011 91,457 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2010 87,752 miles

nearside front tyre cut not deep enough to expose cords

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre badly perished not exposing cords

unable to fully inspect front brakes due to hub caps fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2010 87,698 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre cut not deep enough to expose cords

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre badly perished not exposing cords

unable to fully inspect front brakes due to hub caps fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2009 83,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear tyre perished side walls

Fail 21 Mar 2009 83,797 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant radiator in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear tyre perished side walls

Pass 21 Feb 2008 79,318 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 76,356 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r tyre wall perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2006 72,562 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 72,562 miles

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

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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K889 UKO is a 1993 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K889 UKO, 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 K889 UKO registered?

K889 UKO is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 10 May 1993.

Is K889 UKO safe to buy?

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