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L187 GOV

1994 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

103,164 mi
Last recorded103,164 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2005
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL187 GOV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2005 103,164 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2005 103,094 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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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L187 GOV is a 1994 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 L187 GOV, 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 L187 GOV registered?

L187 GOV is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 6 April 1994.

Is L187 GOV safe to buy?

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