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P993 KVX

1996 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,276 mi
Last recorded83,276 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP993 KVX
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 83,276 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

radiator corroded

sill covers fitted

steel wheel fitted nearside rear

washers poor

Fail 26 Oct 2007 83,276 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

radiator corroded

sill covers fitted

steel wheel fitted nearside rear

washers poor

Pass 16 Oct 2006 72,783 miles

both headlamps focus poor.

both sides rear suspension arm pivot bushes perished and splitting.

exhaust front pipe corroded.

front brake discs worn.

radiator corroded.

slight oil leaks.

slight wear in offside of steering rack.

Pass 31 Oct 2005 60,803 miles

alternator belt is perished

cat rattles

covers fitted over the outer sills

exhaust heat shields are missing

exhaust system is corroded

front brake discs are worn

head lights focus very poor

is the anti freeze ok ?

is the cam belt due ?

oil from the gear box

power steering pipes are damp

slight oil leak from the filter

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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P993 KVX is a 1996 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 80,226 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 P993 KVX, 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 30 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P993 KVX registered?

P993 KVX is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 26 October 1996.

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