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L730 PHP

1993 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,848 mi
Last recorded42,848 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL730 PHP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 42,848 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 42,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 39,670 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 37,117 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 34,636 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 34,636 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,982 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 31,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 30,796 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 29,744 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 28,763 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,415 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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L730 PHP is a 1993 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L730 PHP, 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 L730 PHP registered?

L730 PHP is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 21 September 1993.

Is L730 PHP safe to buy?

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