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L478 XPV

1993 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,293 mi
Last recorded24,293 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL478 XPV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 24,293 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 141,598 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 135,472 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 129,374 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 129,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 120,463 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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L478 XPV is a 1993 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L478 XPV, 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 L478 XPV registered?

L478 XPV is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 24 November 1993.

Is L478 XPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L478 XPV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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