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L356 HFC

1993 Rover 416

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,114 mi
Last recorded65,114 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 HFC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 65,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 65,113 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 61,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2007 56,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 56,305 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 49,016 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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L356 HFC is a 1993 Rover 416 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L356 HFC, 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 L356 HFC registered?

L356 HFC is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 2 November 1993.

Is L356 HFC safe to buy?

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