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L704 GHM

1993 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,836 mi
Last recorded152,836 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL704 GHM
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 152,836 miles

Boot floor corroded.

Nearside inner and outer sill panel corroded and getting weak.

Offside inner and outer sill panel corroded and getting weak.

Pass 11 Mar 2022 152,729 miles

Corrosion hole in boot floor.

Nearside rear inner and outer sill corroded and getting weak.

Offside rear inner and outer sill corroded and getting weak.

Pass 29 May 2021 152,484 miles

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 148,424 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 148,234 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 144,746 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2018 144,744 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2017 142,436 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 140,661 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 19 Aug 2016 140,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 12 Jun 2013 139,354 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 133,119 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 133,115 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 123,040 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 122,972 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 122,969 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 122,381 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 118,920 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 118,916 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre wear on edge

Pass 19 Apr 2006 110,580 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 11,560 miles

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

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

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

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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L704 GHM is a 1993 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 L704 GHM, 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 L704 GHM registered?

L704 GHM is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L704 GHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L704 GHM shows 21 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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