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L604 PEV

1994 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

133,220 mi
Last recorded133,220 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL604 PEV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2025 133,220 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working ALL (3.5 (a))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL AT SEAM SPLIT [RUSTED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working BOTH N/W (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front DRIVERS N/W

Pass 21 Aug 2024 130,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge, severely cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severely cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 130,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge, severely cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severely cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 126,767 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 121,908 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 116,693 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Rear

underside showing light corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2020 110,604 miles

Both rear sills showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Rear

Pass 18 Apr 2019 101,389 miles

Offside sill showing slight corrosion

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Rear

Pass 12 Apr 2018 94,771 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2017 87,410 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 80,303 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 72,422 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 66,538 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 66,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2013 60,201 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

OSR tyre slightly perished

Oil leak

Unable to see front/ rear pads

Pass 16 Apr 2012 55,533 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 50,505 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,823 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 46,822 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 45,357 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 43,758 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 43,758 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L604 PEV is a 1994 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 L604 PEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L604 PEV registered?

L604 PEV is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 27 April 1994.

Is L604 PEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L604 PEV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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