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L779 CBO

1993 Rover 416

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

45,532 mi
Last recorded45,532 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL779 CBO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 45,532 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight underbody corrosion.

Pass 21 Sep 2024 44,890 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight oil leak.

Pass 16 Sep 2023 44,406 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 43,803 miles

o/s/f inner arm has slight play

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2021 43,311 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 42,027 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2019 40,040 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front sly leak on steering pipe

Fail 5 Aug 2019 40,036 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near d bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front sly leak on steering pipe

Pass 8 Aug 2018 36,691 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 36,691 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 33,384 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 32,639 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 31,882 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 31,074 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 31,074 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 30,498 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 29,947 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 29,384 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 28,885 miles

n/s front lens missing

Pass 23 Jul 2009 28,073 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 26,707 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 25,690 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 24,139 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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L779 CBO is a 1993 Rover 416 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L779 CBO, 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 L779 CBO registered?

L779 CBO is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L779 CBO safe to buy?

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