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L502 VBD

1994 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,306 mi
Last recorded62,306 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL502 VBD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2010 62,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

both front and rear subframes/suspension corroded xs corrosion at front of o/s outer sill not within any prescribed areas! brake bind o/s front.

Pass 10 Apr 2009 60,977 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 60,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

transmission fluid leak corroded pipe front nontestable item

Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,100 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 56,992 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 56,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front registration plate cracked

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear trailing arm bush deteriorating

Pass 26 May 2006 54,113 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 54,013 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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L502 VBD is a 1994 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L502 VBD, 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

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What year was L502 VBD registered?

L502 VBD is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 24 May 1994.

Is L502 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L502 VBD shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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