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L798 MKU

1993 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,404 mi
Last recorded62,404 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL798 MKU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 62,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 60,482 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 58,855 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 57,170 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 57,170 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 55,481 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 53,762 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 53,762 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 52,079 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 52,079 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 50,411 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,707 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 47,036 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 47,036 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 45,357 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 45,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2008 43,633 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 41,937 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 40,181 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 38,563 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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L798 MKU is a 1993 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L798 MKU, 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 L798 MKU registered?

L798 MKU is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 14 December 1993.

Is L798 MKU safe to buy?

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