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L672 GCW

1994 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,147 mi
Last recorded158,147 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL672 GCW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 158,147 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 158,135 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 145,814 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 132,529 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2009 132,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2008 119,885 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 119,885 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 108,184 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 105,401 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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L672 GCW is a 1994 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L672 GCW, 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 L672 GCW registered?

L672 GCW is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 14 February 1994.

Is L672 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L672 GCW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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