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L490 NWE

1994 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,205 mi
Last recorded84,205 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL490 NWE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 84,205 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 78,382 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 78,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 722,687 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 67,948 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 64,754 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 60,749 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 60,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 55,723 miles

both rear radius arm bushes worn

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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L490 NWE is a 1994 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L490 NWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L490 NWE?

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What year was L490 NWE registered?

L490 NWE is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 17 January 1994.

Is L490 NWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L490 NWE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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