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L674 MGX

1994 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,609 mi
Last recorded98,609 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL674 MGX
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 98,609 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 98,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 89,822 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 89,822 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 88,399 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 88,396 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 82,236 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 72,627 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 63,318 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,054 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 52,685 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 51,321 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 49,441 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 47,535 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre has cracking on sidewall

Pass 20 Dec 2005 44,521 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 44,521 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s/front anti roll bar link upper bush weak.

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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L674 MGX is a 1994 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L674 MGX, 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.

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What year was L674 MGX registered?

L674 MGX is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L674 MGX safe to buy?

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