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L281 SGP

1994 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,561 mi
Last recorded89,561 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 SGP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 89,561 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 88,743 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 87,822 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 87,084 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 85,893 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 84,969 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside steering gaiter has slightly damaged

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 83,482 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 81,203 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 81,203 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 80,182 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 80,182 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 78,320 miles

rear boot lid

Fail 5 Feb 2016 78,318 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear boot lid

Pass 24 Jan 2015 75,992 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2013 71,977 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,279 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 63,540 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 63,540 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 58,398 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 58,392 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 54,353 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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L281 SGP is a 1994 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L281 SGP, 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 L281 SGP registered?

L281 SGP is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L281 SGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L281 SGP shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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