MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,543 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s mirror could be better
o/s wiper could be better
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s mirror could be better
o/s wiper could be better
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both drive shaft inner boots leaking
offside rear sill / wheel arch corroded
some play in steering rack
both drive shaft inner boots leaking
offside rear sill / wheel arch corroded
some play in steering rack
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine area oily underneath
exhaust heat shield loose
nearside driveshaft inner boot leaking
offside rear outer sill corroded
slight play in steering rack
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine area oily underneath
exhaust heat shield loose
nearside driveshaft inner boot leaking
offside rear outer sill corroded
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
driveshafts inner boots leaking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
driveshafts inner boots leaking
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drive shaft inner boots leaking
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drive shaft inner boots leaking
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L178 VUF is a 1994 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 L178 VUF, 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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L178 VUF is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 10 May 1994.
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