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L286 SVV

1994 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,818 mi
Last recorded95,818 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL286 SVV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 95,818 miles

Front cross member is rusty.

Long travel at foot brake pedal.

Nearside front seat belt stalk is damaged.

Nearside rear tyre is ON the limits of wear.

Poor output at screen wash.

Fail 11 Nov 2008 95,818 miles

Front cross member is rusty.

Long travel at foot brake pedal.

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

Nearside front seat belt stalk is damaged.

Nearside rear tyre is ON the limits of wear.

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

Poor output at screen wash.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 95,331 miles

Front cross member is rusty.

Nearside front seat belt stalk has outer casing missing.

Nearside rear tyre is ON. the limits of wear.

Rear suspension radius arm pivot bushes are cracking.

Rub marks at windscreen.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 94,545 miles

Both rear indicators abit faded slightly

N/S/R outer sill /w/arch edge anot corroded slightly

N/S/R tyre nearing limits of tread wear

Rear bumper at N/S abit loose at end

Pass 24 Nov 2005 93,805 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 93,799 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery tray abit corroded

N/S/R tyre inner sidewall and tread areas abit perrished

O/S inner w/jet blocked

Rear bumper at N/S abit loose

Rear indicators abit faded

Small cracks at screen

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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L286 SVV is a 1994 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L286 SVV, 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 L286 SVV registered?

L286 SVV is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 16 March 1994.

Is L286 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L286 SVV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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