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L464 SFM

1994 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,129 mi
Last recorded116,129 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL464 SFM
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 116,129 miles

exhaust blowing slightly from the joints

Pass 23 Feb 2015 111,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

back of r/n/s brake cylinder slightly corroded

back of r/o/s brake cylinder slightly corroded

oil leak

rear anti roll bar mounting slightly corroded

slight play in f/o/s tie rod

Fail 12 Feb 2015 111,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

back of r/n/s brake cylinder slightly corroded

back of r/o/s brake cylinder slightly corroded

oil leak

rear anti roll bar mounting slightly corroded

slight play in f/o/s tie rod

Pass 25 Feb 2014 108,300 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 103,564 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 103,564 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 99,004 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 99,004 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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

rear suspension bushs cracking splitting

Pass 28 Feb 2011 94,329 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 94,329 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres are worn on the edges JUST LEGAL

Both rear axle bushes are in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2010 89,476 miles

rear trailing arm bushs splitti ng

slight play in t he steering

Pass 10 Mar 2009 85,489 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 85,447 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 81,284 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 76,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

radiator in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2006 72,860 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
Full Rover 416 reliability report

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L464 SFM is a 1994 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 L464 SFM, 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 L464 SFM registered?

L464 SFM is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 29 March 1994.

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