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L140 KVJ

1993 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,960 mi
Last recorded140,960 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 KVJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 140,960 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate cracked & delaminated

N/s/f wing dented

N/s/f wiper split

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/s/f indicator lense loose

O/s/f window not working

O/s/f wiper split

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated

Fail 30 Sep 2010 140,960 miles

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

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

Exhaust heatshield loose

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate cracked & delaminated

N/s/f wing dented

N/s/f wiper split

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/s/f indicator lense loose

O/s/f window not working

O/s/f wiper split

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated

Pass 15 Sep 2009 124,835 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 124,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear trailing arm bushs starting to seperate

Pass 2 Oct 2008 105,315 miles

some wear in steering rack, park brake travel close to limit

Fail 2 Oct 2008 105,315 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

some wear in steering rack, park brake travel close to limit

Pass 17 Sep 2007 92,207 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 83,257 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 75,437 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 75,437 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s cv gaitor cracked

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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L140 KVJ is a 1993 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L140 KVJ, 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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L140 KVJ is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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