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L171 VGP

1994 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,458 mi
Last recorded90,458 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL171 VGP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 90,458 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 90,404 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 87,240 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 87,240 miles

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 85,723 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,323 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 81,955 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

number plates in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2015 78,937 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished and 2mm outer edge

sill damage

Fail 14 Apr 2015 78,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished and 2mm outer edge

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside wiper split

sill damage

Pass 29 Apr 2014 76,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sills damage

nearside front roll bar link worn

nearside front tyre limit and devoid of tread inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished and uneven inner tread

Fail 18 Oct 2012 71,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front roll bar link worn

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear indicator bulb pale

offside sill damage

Pass 18 Oct 2012 71,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front roll bar link worn

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear indicator bulb pale

offside sill damage

Pass 24 Oct 2011 65,769 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sills damage

nearside headlamp out of line

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Aug 2010 59,524 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

crack nearside rear lens

nearside headlamp out of line

offside front tyre limit

offside rear sill damage

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 59,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

crack nearside rear lens

nearside headlamp out of line

offside front tyre limit

offside rear sill damage

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 52,624 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

nearside rear lens damage

number plates poor

offside sill damage

Pass 17 Sep 2008 47,033 miles

body damage

nearside rear lens damage

nearside wiper poor

number plates poor

offside front tyre perished

rear tyres 2mm

Fail 16 Sep 2008 47,028 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

body damage

nearside rear lens damage

nearside wiper poor

number plates poor

offside front tyre perished

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 27 Feb 2008 46,927 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,765 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 46,362 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 44,247 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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L171 VGP is a 1994 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L171 VGP, 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.

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What year was L171 VGP registered?

L171 VGP is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 15 April 1994.

Is L171 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L171 VGP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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