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L580 GOL

1994 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,579 mi
Last recorded74,579 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL580 GOL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 74,579 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 74,579 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 74,554 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 73,144 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 70,986 miles

Corrosion note on o/s & n/s rear sills

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 70,986 miles

Corrosion note on o/s & n/s rear sills

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 69,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sills slightly corroded O/s & N/s

Pass 25 Jun 2019 66,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sills slightly corroded both sides

Pass 22 Jun 2018 63,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sill's slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 61,228 miles

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

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

Outer Sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 60,456 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,507 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 58,352 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 58,351 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,039 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 55,611 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 53,589 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 51,367 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 49,468 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,444 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 47,444 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 45,284 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 42,084 miles

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

Offside Front 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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L580 GOL is a 1994 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L580 GOL, 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 L580 GOL registered?

L580 GOL is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 18 March 1994.

Is L580 GOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L580 GOL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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