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L852 OKV

1993 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,662 mi
Last recorded166,662 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL852 OKV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 166,662 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 166,460 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 154,379 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 154,247 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 140,888 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 140,799 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 129,089 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 129,079 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 117,224 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near/side rear & near/side front tyres side wall slightly damaged.

Fail 5 Oct 2009 117,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near/side rear & near/side front tyres side wall slightly damaged.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 112,001 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 112,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 106,214 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 99,918 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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L852 OKV is a 1993 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L852 OKV, 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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L852 OKV is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 19 August 1993.

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