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L439 RVV

1994 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,439 mi
Last recorded163,439 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL439 RVV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 163,439 miles

A SMALL AMOUNT OF END FLOAT (PLAY) SHOWING IN STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY.

DAMAGE TO OUTER CASINGS ON FRONT INNER SEAT BELTS NOT AFFECTING OPERATION.

DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER N/S/F DETERIORATED.

FRONT SUB FRAME AND SURRONDING SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING DETERIORATION/RUST.

IT WAS NOTED DURING THIS TEST THAT THE RADIATOR IS VERY DETERIORATED.

N/S/F HEADLAMP LENS DETERIORATING/FOGGY APPEARENCE.

OUTER SILLS ARE SHOWING DETERIORATION/CORROSION.

REAR ARM BUSHES N/S AND O/S ARE SHOWING DETERIORATION.

REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 163,439 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

A SMALL AMOUNT OF END FLOAT (PLAY) SHOWING IN STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY.

DAMAGE TO OUTER CASINGS ON FRONT INNER SEAT BELTS NOT AFFECTING OPERATION.

DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER N/S/F DETERIORATED.

FRONT SUB FRAME AND SURRONDING SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING DETERIORATION/RUST.

IT WAS NOTED DURING THIS TEST THAT THE RADIATOR IS VERY DETERIORATED.

N/S/F HEADLAMP LENS DETERIORATING/FOGGY APPEARENCE.

OUTER SILLS ARE SHOWING DETERIORATION/CORROSION.

REAR ARM BUSHES N/S AND O/S ARE SHOWING DETERIORATION.

REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED.

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM AND SHOWING PERISH MARKS ON SIDEWALLS (NO CORDS ARE VISABLE)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 150,380 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 150,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

IT WAS NOTED DURING THE TEST THE RADIATOR IS VERY DETERIORATED.

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 137,681 miles

PLEASE NOTE !!! FRONT TYRES ARE STARTING TO WEAR ON INSIDE EDGE 1.6MM

PLEASE NOTE!!! STEERING RACK SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR/PLAY.

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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L439 RVV is a 1994 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L439 RVV, 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 L439 RVV registered?

L439 RVV is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 17 February 1994.

Is L439 RVV safe to buy?

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