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L697 DUK

1993 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,430 mi
Last recorded111,430 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL697 DUK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2009 111,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 111,430 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 103,636 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 105,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 989,704 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 98,944 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)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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L697 DUK is a 1993 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L697 DUK, 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 L697 DUK registered?

L697 DUK is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 8 September 1993.

Is L697 DUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L697 DUK shows 6 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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