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L797 GAJ

1993 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,996 mi
Last recorded60,996 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL797 GAJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 60,996 miles

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

front tyre treads worn on edges -nearside very marginal

rear number plate deteriorating

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,667 miles

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

some sidewall damage nearside front tyre some perishing and corrosion rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 5 Apr 2007 59,617 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

signs of standing with slight perishing and corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2007 59,617 miles

signs of standing with slight perishing and corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2006 58,001 miles

see previous

Fail 8 Mar 2006 57,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion to lower areas and components

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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L797 GAJ is a 1993 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L797 GAJ, 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 L797 GAJ registered?

L797 GAJ is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 15 November 1993.

Is L797 GAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L797 GAJ shows 6 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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