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L982 PSP

1993 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,052 mi
Last recorded98,052 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL982 PSP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 98,052 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 92,380 miles

nearside headlamp lense has damage but not affecting beam image.

radiator corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2009 92,380 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside headlamp lense has damage but not affecting beam image.

radiator corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2008 85,340 miles

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

exhaust looking thin at rear joint

nearside headlamp glass damaged but not affecting beam image

nearside rear arch corroded but not jagged at time of test

offside wiper blade starting to split at ends

Fail 8 Jul 2008 85,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust looking thin at rear joint

nearside headlamp glass damaged but not affecting beam image

nearside rear arch corroded but not jagged at time of test

offside wiper blade starting to split at ends

Pass 9 Jul 2007 78,195 miles

hole in nearside headlamp glass, moisture getting into headlamp but beam image not affected at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2006 73,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake pipe end nut, heavily corroded but actual pipe is not excessively corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2006 73,964 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake pipe end heavily corroded, but actual pipe is not excessively corroded

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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L982 PSP is a 1993 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L982 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 L982 PSP registered?

L982 PSP is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 1 November 1993.

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