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L838 LNV

1993 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,083 mi
Last recorded116,083 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL838 LNV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 116,083 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 116,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 114,432 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 114,432 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 112,550 miles

offside sill damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2011 112,550 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside sill damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2010 108,172 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 106,742 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 106,531 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 105,347 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 105,347 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)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 104,600 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 103,544 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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L838 LNV is a 1993 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L838 LNV, 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 L838 LNV registered?

L838 LNV is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 5 October 1993.

Is L838 LNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L838 LNV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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