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L638 DDA

1993 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,602 mi
Last recorded84,602 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL638 DDA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,602 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 84,598 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,006 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 67,999 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 67,999 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

corrosion to n/s outer sill.

n/s outer c.v boot damp.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 57,633 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 57,633 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 49,038 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 49,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 43,178 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 43,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 40,973 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 DDA is a 1993 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L638 DDA, 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 L638 DDA registered?

L638 DDA is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 9 September 1993.

Is L638 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L638 DDA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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