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L487 FOF

1994 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,465 mi
Last recorded103,465 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL487 FOF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 103,465 miles

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

Front tyres outer side walls rubber perishing.

Fuel filler metal flap corroded but has no sharp edges.

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

Nearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 103,465 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front tyres outer side walls rubber perishing.

Fuel filler metal flap corroded but has no sharp edges.

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

Nearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 100,627 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

engine has a ticking noise

Fail 19 Jan 2012 100,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

engine has a ticking noise

Pass 19 Jan 2011 96,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking.

Fail 19 Jan 2011 96,278 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 92,349 miles

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

O/S/R tyre slightly cracking between treads, no plys showing.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 88,664 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 85,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 85,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 81,444 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 76,862 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 76,862 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L487 FOF is a 1994 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L487 FOF, 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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L487 FOF is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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