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L579 VCS

1993 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,385 mi
Last recorded116,385 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL579 VCS
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 116,385 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 116,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 115,883 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 111,307 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 106,800 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 102,597 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)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 98,476 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 93,408 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 87,091 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 83,479 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 79,941 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 75,305 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 72,623 miles

nearside sill corroded not within prescribed areas

Pass 20 Aug 2008 69,143 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 69,135 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2007 64,544 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 60,698 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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L579 VCS is a 1993 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L579 VCS, 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 L579 VCS registered?

L579 VCS is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L579 VCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L579 VCS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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