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K891 STY

1993 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

53,248 mi
Last recorded53,248 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover 42099,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK891 STY
MakeRover
Model420
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 53,248 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 53,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front number plate poor

rear exhaust poor

Pass 1 Sep 2022 53,227 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 53,222 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 53,205 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 53,066 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 52,917 miles

o/s cv boot poor

Fail 23 May 2018 52,917 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s cv boot poor

Pass 17 May 2017 52,631 miles

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 23 May 2016 52,508 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 52,249 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 51,843 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 51,843 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 51,368 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 50,822 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 19 May 2011 50,257 miles

n/s cv boot weeping greese

Pass 24 May 2010 49,570 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 49,066 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 48,634 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 48,114 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 47,704 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 420?

Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,220
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
59,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 35,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,911
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,539
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 26,567
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 15,381
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K891 STY is a 1993 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1993 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 99,701 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 420 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 35,342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K891 STY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K891 STY registered?

K891 STY is a 1993 Rover 420, first registered on 28 June 1993.

Is K891 STY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K891 STY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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