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L543 WKV

1994 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,279 mi
Last recorded106,279 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL543 WKV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 106,279 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 106,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 100,878 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 100,878 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 98,318 miles

Slight play in o/s steering

Fail 13 Aug 2009 98,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in o/s steering

Pass 29 Aug 2008 85,304 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 85,304 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 80,247 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 75,434 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 75,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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L543 WKV is a 1994 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L543 WKV, 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 L543 WKV registered?

L543 WKV is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is L543 WKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L543 WKV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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