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L597 KNV

1993 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,587 mi
Last recorded95,587 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL597 KNV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 95,587 miles

autonator belt cracking

rear exhaust poor

Fail 25 Sep 2013 95,583 miles

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

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

autonator belt cracking

raer exhaust slightly poor

Pass 15 Sep 2012 934,973 miles

Dampness steering rack.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2011 89,484 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 86,320 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2009 81,451 miles

slight damage & corrosion n/s outer sill

Pass 20 Sep 2008 77,475 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 70,110 miles

damage to n/s sill not considered structural

Pass 13 Sep 2007 80,395 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

border line pass to o/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge. is being replaced tomorrow

Fail 13 Sep 2007 70,030 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres close to legal limit on 2mm need to be replaced soon

damage to n/s sill not considered structural

Pass 23 Sep 2006 54,578 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight damadge too nearside rear floor + inner sill

Pass 21 Sep 2005 53,068 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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L597 KNV is a 1993 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L597 KNV, 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 L597 KNV registered?

L597 KNV is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 29 October 1993.

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