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L626 DBU

1993 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,058 mi
Last recorded81,058 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL626 DBU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2009 81,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 81,058 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2008 72,812 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall not reaching ply

nearside non obligatory mirror broken

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Jul 2008 72,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall not reaching ply

nearside non obligatory mirror broken

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Jul 2007 64,359 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 64,359 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 56,419 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 56,419 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L626 DBU is a 1993 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L626 DBU, 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 L626 DBU registered?

L626 DBU is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 20 November 1993.

Is L626 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L626 DBU shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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