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L178 VUF

1994 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,543 mi
Last recorded91,543 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL178 VUF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2011 91,543 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 91,543 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 90,015 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 90,015 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 87,499 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 87,499 miles

both drive shaft inner boots leaking

offside rear sill / wheel arch corroded

some play in steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2008 83,374 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 83,374 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 79,211 miles

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

Oil leak

driveshafts inner boots leaking

Fail 23 May 2007 79,211 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2006 74,061 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 74,061 miles

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.

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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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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What year was L178 VUF registered?

L178 VUF is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 10 May 1994.

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