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L693 DUH

1993 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,665 mi
Last recorded97,665 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL693 DUH
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 97,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 96,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 96,995 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 95,168 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

been standing

both front tyres wearing inner edge

both inner cv gaitors

n/s rack arm

Pass 24 Aug 2010 93,737 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 93,737 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

n/s headlight condition

rear number plate condition

rear outer sills

Pass 14 Aug 2009 91,308 miles

both rear tyres

o/s mirror

Fail 12 Aug 2009 91,284 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyres

o/s mirror

Pass 29 Aug 2008 88,298 miles

o/s/f antiroll bar link slight play

o/s/f shock weeping

r wheel alignment

Fail 26 Aug 2008 88,298 miles

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

o/s/f antiroll bar link slight play

o/s/f shock weeping

r wheel alignment

Pass 30 Aug 2007 86,903 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 86,842 miles

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

nearside front tyre nearing limit

offside cv gaitor starting to perish

slight wear in rear anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 1 Aug 2006 85,925 miles

front roll bar links wearing

o/s/r suspension bush wearing

rear tracking requires setting

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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L693 DUH is a 1993 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L693 DUH, 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 L693 DUH registered?

L693 DUH is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 25 October 1993.

Is L693 DUH safe to buy?

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