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L38 NDU

1993 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,349 mi
Last recorded57,349 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL38 NDU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 57,349 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 57,239 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 57,233 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 56,994 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 56,631 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 56,016 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 56,014 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2018 55,328 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 55,328 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,308 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 54,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 53,241 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 52,243 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 51,154 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 50,068 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 49,368 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 47,983 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 46,817 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 45,591 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 44,856 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 42,761 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 42,034 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 40,007 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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L38 NDU is a 1993 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L38 NDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L38 NDU registered?

L38 NDU is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 24 August 1993.

Is L38 NDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L38 NDU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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