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L540 GMO

1993 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,550 mi
Last recorded68,550 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL540 GMO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 68,550 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn close to limit inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2015 64,020 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2015 64,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 61,377 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 61,377 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 57,733 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 53,556 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,239 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 48,098 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 43,064 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 42,928 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 42,177 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 40,963 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 40,963 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 39,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 37,592 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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L540 GMO is a 1993 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L540 GMO, 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 L540 GMO registered?

L540 GMO is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 24 November 1993.

Is L540 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L540 GMO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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