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L638 AFX

1993 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,008 mi
Last recorded29,008 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL638 AFX
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 29,008 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 28,804 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 28,049 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 28,452 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 28,450 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear exhaust box corroded and holed causing emmisions to fail (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 27,951 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 27,948 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 27,506 miles

offside and nearside front outer cv gaiters perished cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2015 26,961 miles

offside and nearside front outer cv gaiters perished cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2014 26,169 miles

offside and nearside front outer cv gaiter perished cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2013 25,552 miles

nearside front outer cv gaiter cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2012 24,746 miles

nearside front outer cv gaiter perished cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2011 23,680 miles

offside and nearside front outer cv gaiters perished cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2011 23,680 miles

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

centre exhaust section blowing

offside and nearside front outer cv gaiters perished cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2010 22,985 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside /nearside outer cv gaiters perished

Fail 1 Jul 2009 22,322 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

crash damage to offside front wing and bumper

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside outer cv gaitor perished

Pass 1 Jul 2009 22,322 miles

crash damage to offside front wing and bumper

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside outer cv gaitor perished

Pass 26 Jun 2008 21,375 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 18,970 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 18,277 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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L638 AFX is a 1993 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L638 AFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L638 AFX registered?

L638 AFX is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L638 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L638 AFX shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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