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L56 BWP

1994 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,796 mi
Last recorded77,796 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL56 BWP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 77,796 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside washer jet broken

Pass 23 Mar 2020 77,581 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 77,011 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1 x chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 76,555 miles

n/s/f tyre worn and cracked around outer edge

o/s/f tyre cracked

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 19 Mar 2018 76,555 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

n/s/f tyre worn and cracked around outer edge

o/s/f tyre cracked

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 2 Mar 2017 75,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 175/65 x 14 82 t (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 75,368 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 175/65 x 14 82 t (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,696 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,485 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 71,485 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 65,840 miles

offside front inner CV boot slightly leaking

offside front tyre has a cut on side wall

Fail 24 Apr 2013 65,840 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)

offside front inner CV boot slightly leaking

offside front tyre has a cut on side wall

Pass 18 Apr 2012 63,745 miles

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

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

offside front inner CV boot leaking

Fail 18 Apr 2012 63,745 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front inner CV boot leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,041 miles

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar drop links lower bushes beginning to split

offside inner cv gaiter appears to be leaking grease

slight damage to nearside rear seat belt webbing

Pass 21 Apr 2010 60,624 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 60,624 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 59,528 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 58,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 56,728 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 56,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 54,262 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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L56 BWP is a 1994 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 L56 BWP, 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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L56 BWP is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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