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L396 DOB

1993 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,865 mi
Last recorded94,865 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL396 DOB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 94,865 miles

NS and OS sills corroding

Ns and OS rackends have slight play

Rear bumper securing bracket heavily corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2009 94,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

NS and OS sills corroding

Ns and OS rackends have slight play

Rear bumper securing bracket heavily corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2008 91,350 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 80,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

welding repairs to sills and front subframe. some wear in steering rack.

Fail 26 Nov 2007 80,391 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

welding repairs to sills and front subframe. some wear in steering rack.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 69,710 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 69,670 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 58,714 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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L396 DOB is a 1993 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 L396 DOB, 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 L396 DOB registered?

L396 DOB is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 12 August 1993.

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