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L738 WFT

1993 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,591 mi
Last recorded63,591 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL738 WFT
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 63,591 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 59,843 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 56,042 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 48,666 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 48,666 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 46,576 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 46,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 45,396 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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L738 WFT is a 1993 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L738 WFT, 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 L738 WFT registered?

L738 WFT is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L738 WFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L738 WFT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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