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L59 EVN

1993 Rover 416

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

129,973 mi
Last recorded129,973 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL59 EVN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 129,973 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

DRIVER DOOR SEAL SLIGHT DAMAGE

EXHAUST SLIGHT CORRODED AT FRONT

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 129,928 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

DRIVER DOOR SEAL SLIGHT DAMAGE

EXHAUST SLIGHT CORRODED AT FRONT

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 126,205 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 126,205 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 126,048 miles

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 4 Oct 2010 122,889 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 122,889 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 119,244 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 119,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 116,542 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 116,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 113,176 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 113,176 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel tank appears to show signs of leaking

Pass 2 Oct 2006 109,173 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 109,090 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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L59 EVN is a 1993 Rover 416 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 L59 EVN, 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 L59 EVN registered?

L59 EVN is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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