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L572 OWG

1994 Rover 416

Gold Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

163,010 mi
Last recorded163,010 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL572 OWG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 163,010 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 163,010 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 155,445 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 155,445 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 148,861 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2015 148,861 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 142,281 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 142,281 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 137,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2013 137,050 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 133,211 miles

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 6 Sep 2012 133,211 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 2 Sep 2011 129,693 miles

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES STRATING TO SEPERATE

HANDBRAKE HAS TRAVEL

O/S REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH STARTING TO CORRODE

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S REAR A/ROLL LINK ROD BUSH

Fail 1 Sep 2011 129,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES STRATING TO SEPERATE

BRAKE FLUID GETTING

HANDBRAKE HAS TRAVEL

O/S REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH STARTING TO CORRODE

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S REAR A/ROLL LINK ROD BUSH

Pass 24 Aug 2010 124,362 miles

N/S SUN VISOR LOOSE

Pass 3 Sep 2009 119,045 miles

BOTH RAER BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

N/S REAR A/ROLL LINK ROD BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 3 Sep 2009 119,044 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

BOTH RAER BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

N/S REAR A/ROLL LINK ROD BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 3 Sep 2008 113,412 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER C/V GAITERS STARTING TO PERISH

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

BOTH REAR TYRE INNER EDGES VERY LOW

O/S FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR A/ROLL LINK ROD BUSHES

Pass 28 Aug 2007 107,057 miles

REAR TYRE INNER EDGES GETTING LOW

Fail 28 Aug 2007 107,057 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

REAR TYRE INNER EDGES GETTING LOW

Pass 2 Sep 2006 97,865 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING LIPPED

Fail 1 Sep 2006 97,865 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING LIPPED

Pass 6 Sep 2005 89,266 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 89,266 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

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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L572 OWG is a 1994 Rover 416 in Gold with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 L572 OWG, 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 L572 OWG registered?

L572 OWG is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 19 May 1994.

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