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L126 GVS

1993 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,950 mi
Last recorded32,950 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL126 GVS
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 32,950 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 31,912 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 31,605 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 31,230 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow, patched with sealant (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 30,738 miles

Exhaust centre pipe has slight blow

Pass 2 Nov 2020 30,305 miles

Centre exhaust pipe getting weak on back box joint

Exhaust back box slight corroding on joint

Pass 4 Nov 2019 29,754 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 29,754 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 28,882 miles

Signs of an coolant leak

Pass 18 Nov 2017 27,905 miles

Central Exhaust getting weak

Fail 8 Nov 2017 27,858 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Central Exhaust getting weak

Pass 4 Nov 2016 26,704 miles

Exhaust centre pipe / back box joint getting weak and rusted.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 25,848 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 25,068 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

O/S/F tyre worn flat on inner edge.

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 24,508 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking.

O/S/F tyre worn flat on inner edge and cracking.

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 7 Nov 2012 23,969 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge of tread

Pass 7 Nov 2012 23,969 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge of tread

Fail 2 Nov 2011 23,400 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf tyre tread getting low on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2011 23,400 miles

osf tyre tread getting low on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2010 22,802 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 22,051 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,093 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 20,451 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 19,638 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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L126 GVS is a 1993 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L126 GVS, 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 L126 GVS registered?

L126 GVS is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 18 November 1993.

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