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L748 YAD

1993 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,380 mi
Last recorded152,380 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL748 YAD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 152,380 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 152,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 152,364 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 149,780 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 145,530 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 145,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L748 YAD is a 1993 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L748 YAD, 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 L748 YAD registered?

L748 YAD is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 20 September 1993.

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