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L530 RVV

1994 Rover 416

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,613 mi
Last recorded109,613 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL530 RVV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 109,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 108,854 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 108,854 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 104,902 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 104,901 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 103,145 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 103,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 101,097 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 99,815 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 99,815 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 95,673 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 95,673 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 93,391 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 88,260 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 83,689 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 79,739 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 79,739 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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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L530 RVV is a 1994 Rover 416 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L530 RVV, 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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What year was L530 RVV registered?

L530 RVV is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 17 February 1994.

Is L530 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L530 RVV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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