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L459 LCJ

1993 Rover 416

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,980 mi
Last recorded146,980 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL459 LCJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 146,980 miles

NUMBER PLATES / OUTER SILLS CORRODING / WEAR IN REA TRAILING ARM BUSHES / SLIGHT WEAR IN DROP LINK BUSHES / OIL LEAK / SLIGHT CORROSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 146,233 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES / BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS / WEAR IN FRONT X REAR ROLL BAR BUSHES / REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLITTING / O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING / OIL LEAKS / SUSPENSION UNITS CORRODING /

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 145,845 miles

FRONT PLATE / OIL LEAKS / SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT DROP LINKS / REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLITTING

Fail 8 Jan 2013 145,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

FRONT PLATE / OIL LEAKS / SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT DROP LINKS / REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLITTING

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 144,964 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 144,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 142,587 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 139,331 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 139,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 134,740 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 134,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 129,761 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 123,995 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 123,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L459 LCJ is a 1993 Rover 416 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L459 LCJ, 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 L459 LCJ registered?

L459 LCJ is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 19 December 1993.

Is L459 LCJ safe to buy?

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