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L38 UVE

1994 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

64,740 mi
Last recorded64,740 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL38 UVE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 64,740 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 63,990 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 63,577 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 63,577 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 62,903 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 61,709 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 61,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65R14 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 60,279 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 60,729 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 58,996 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 58,996 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 57,232 miles

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

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 56,488 miles

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 56,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 54,814 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 54,814 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 52,631 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 50,800 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 50,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 49,259 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 49,259 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 47,525 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 45,989 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 UVE is a 1994 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 L38 UVE, 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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What year was L38 UVE registered?

L38 UVE is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 16 May 1994.

Is L38 UVE safe to buy?

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