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L465 HFC

1993 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,178 mi
Last recorded181,178 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL465 HFC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2008 181,178 miles

DVLA SERIOUSLY DAMAGED MARKER

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play n/s track rod inner joint

Fail 13 Nov 2008 180,621 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

DVLA SERIOUSLY DAMAGED MARKER

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play n/s track rod inner joint

Pass 13 Nov 2007 157,297 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 157,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 141,311 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 140,352 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2005 133,060 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 133,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L465 HFC is a 1993 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L465 HFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L465 HFC registered?

L465 HFC is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 15 December 1993.

Is L465 HFC safe to buy?

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