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L986 FWN

1993 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,327 mi
Last recorded10,327 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL986 FWN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 10,327 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 10,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2021 10,327 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 10,327 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2013 10,305 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 10,305 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 9,338 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 9,338 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 9,329 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 9,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 9,096 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 9,096 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 9,086 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 9,060 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 9,052 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 9,039 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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L986 FWN is a 1993 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L986 FWN, 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 L986 FWN registered?

L986 FWN is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 6 September 1993.

Is L986 FWN safe to buy?

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