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L581 TSL

1994 Rover 416

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,644 mi
Last recorded45,644 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL581 TSL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 45,644 miles

Central Front windscreen scratched

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass split ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 45,644 miles

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

Central Front windscreen scratched

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass split ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 45,482 miles

Centre Rear number plate damage

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front wiper blade split

Pass 8 Sep 2015 45,261 miles

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracked

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 45,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracked

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 44,998 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 44,998 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 44,656 miles

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

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

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2013 44,656 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,131 miles

nsr tyre side wall cracked

osr tyre side wall cracked

Fail 18 Sep 2012 44,131 miles

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

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

nsr tyre side wall cracked

osr tyre side wall cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2011 43,540 miles

osf tyre side wall damage

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nsr tyre side wall damage

Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,837 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 42,837 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)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,168 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 41,329 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 41,329 miles

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

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

to replace osf washer jet

Pass 16 Aug 2007 40,617 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 40,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 39,711 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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L581 TSL is a 1994 Rover 416 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L581 TSL, 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 L581 TSL registered?

L581 TSL is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 15 April 1994.

Is L581 TSL safe to buy?

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