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L316 WWS

1994 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,560 mi
Last recorded164,560 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL316 WWS
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 164,560 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 164,560 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 158,157 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 158,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 151,899 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges/shoulders and getting very close to maximum limit of wear.

Nearside headlamp pattern slightly defused.

Nearside rear lower suspension arm bush delaminated, but not resulting in excesive movement.

Offside rear lower suspension arm bush split, but not resulting in excesive movement.

Service brake performance very low at 53% only just within MOT requirements of 50% minimum.

Pass 10 Nov 2005 144,909 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 144,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L316 WWS is a 1994 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L316 WWS, 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 L316 WWS registered?

L316 WWS is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 22 June 1994.

Is L316 WWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L316 WWS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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