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L287 HAJ

1994 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,636 mi
Last recorded144,636 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL287 HAJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 144,636 miles

Oil leak

near side front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2009 139,959 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 139,957 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 136,182 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 136,179 miles

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 131,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 131,451 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2006 126,823 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

the n/s wing indicator is loose

Pass 21 Oct 2006 126,823 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

the n/s wing indicator is loose

Pass 24 Sep 2005 121,711 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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L287 HAJ is a 1994 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L287 HAJ, 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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L287 HAJ is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 17 January 1994.

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