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L286 TSP

1994 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,825 mi
Last recorded133,825 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL286 TSP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2007 133,825 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 133,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 130,159 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise surface scratch to windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2005 127,759 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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L286 TSP is a 1994 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L286 TSP, 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 TSP registered?

L286 TSP is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 16 June 1994.

Is L286 TSP safe to buy?

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