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L161 GCG

1994 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,040 mi
Last recorded72,040 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 GCG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,040 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 70,626 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 68,779 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 68,774 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 66,543 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 64,036 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 62,017 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 62,017 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 58,326 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 58,326 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L161 GCG is a 1994 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1994 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 88,925 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 L161 GCG, 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 32 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L161 GCG registered?

L161 GCG is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 12 May 1994.

Is L161 GCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L161 GCG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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