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L5 RAD

1996 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,933 mi
Last recorded128,933 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 41680,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 RAD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2018 128,933 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 127,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 127,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 124,904 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 123,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 123,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 121,180 miles

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

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2014 121,177 miles

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)

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

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

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

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2013 114,433 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 114,432 miles

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)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 111,729 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 111,728 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 110,102 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 110,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 107,706 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 105,352 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 103,803 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 102,114 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2006 97,050 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 97,050 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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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L5 RAD is a 1996 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 80,226 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 L5 RAD, 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 30 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L5 RAD is a 1996 Rover 416, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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