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L898 PSP

1993 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

137,883 mi
Last recorded137,883 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL898 PSP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2010 137,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 121,009 miles

SLIGHT LEAK ON FRONT EXHAUST , REAR BUSHES WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST .

Fail 23 Jan 2009 120,674 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 117,329 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 117,329 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 110,697 miles

steering rack worn. ----- both front link rods worn. ------ rear axle bushes worn.

Fail 15 Dec 2006 110,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight movement in front steering rack. †both front drop lynks starting to wear. †o/s/r axle bushes starting to split. †

Pass 10 Oct 2005 103,981 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 103,981 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side headlight set on upper limit + rear indicator bulbs faded

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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L898 PSP is a 1993 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 L898 PSP, 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 L898 PSP registered?

L898 PSP is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 6 September 1993.

Is L898 PSP safe to buy?

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