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L541 DOB

1993 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,861 mi
Last recorded108,861 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL541 DOB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2014 108,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear 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)

boot lid damaged

centre seat belt locking mechanism cover missing

nearside rear wheel arch heavilly corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2013 108,426 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot lid damaged

centre seat belt locking mechanism cover missing

engine management light on

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded and fragile

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded and fragile

offside rear bumper insecure

offside rear tyre showing wear

Fail 29 Jan 2013 108,391 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot lid damaged

centre seat belt locking mechanism cover missing

engine management light on

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded and fragile

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded and fragile

offside rear bumper insecure

offside rear tyre showing wear

Pass 14 Feb 2012 107,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot lid damaged

centre seat belt cover missing

engine managment light on

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

nearside reverse light not working

Pass 1 Feb 2011 106,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres showing wear

centre seat belt stalk cover missing

n/s/r wheel arch corroded and holed

o/s/ rev light not working

o/s/r bumper slithly insecure

o/s/r tyre showing wear

Pass 23 Feb 2010 104,639 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

boot lid damaged

centre rear seat belt locking mechanism casing missing

front registration plate marked

nearside front tyre slightly distorted

nearside rear wheel arch corroded and holed

offside front tyre slightly distorted

offside rear bumper insecure

rear registration plate marked

Pass 24 Feb 2009 102,946 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

centre rear seat belt locking mechanism cover missing

front registration plate slightly deterioated

offside and nearside registration plate lights dull

rear registration plate slightly deterioated

Fail 24 Feb 2009 102,946 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

centre rear seat belt locking mechanism cover missing

front registration plate slightly deterioated

offside and nearside registration plate lights dull

rear registration plate slightly deterioated

Pass 12 Feb 2008 100,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear registration plate light dull

offside rear registration plate light dull

rear centre seat belt attachment plastic cover missing

slight lift in offside and nearside steering rack

Fail 12 Feb 2008 100,693 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear registration plate light dull

offside rear registration plate light dull

rear centre seat belt attachment plastic cover missing

slight lift in offside and nearside steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2007 88,782 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 88,501 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 75,467 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 75,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 75,229 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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L541 DOB is a 1993 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 L541 DOB, 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.

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What year was L541 DOB registered?

L541 DOB is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 20 August 1993.

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