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L29 AKO

1993 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,204 mi
Last recorded90,204 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 AKO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 90,204 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

x2 rear tyres low inner

Pass 12 Aug 2015 88,218 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 86,205 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 8 Aug 2014 86,205 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Aug 2013 83,723 miles

Centre exhaust section deteriorating

Drivers window not working

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 26 Jul 2012 80,867 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 78,776 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 75,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 72,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 68,186 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 68,186 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 64,294 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 54,294 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 54,294 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 59,538 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 542,421 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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L29 AKO is a 1993 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1993 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 91,814 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 L29 AKO, 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 33 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L29 AKO registered?

L29 AKO is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 14 September 1993.

Is L29 AKO safe to buy?

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