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L589 EBO

1993 Rover 416

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,872 mi
Last recorded133,872 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL589 EBO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2010 133,872 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear arch rusty

Fail 20 Mar 2010 133,872 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rear arch rusty

Fail 11 May 2009 133,681 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 133,681 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 131,230 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2008 131,230 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 123,937 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chip os corner of screen outside swept area

osr lens cracked

Pass 26 May 2006 109,902 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 109,902 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

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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L589 EBO is a 1993 Rover 416 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 L589 EBO, 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.

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What year was L589 EBO registered?

L589 EBO is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 1 December 1993.

Is L589 EBO safe to buy?

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