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L993 COV

1993 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

101,481 mi
Last recorded101,481 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover 41691,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL993 COV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 101,481 miles

n/s/rear wheel arch is badly corroded ( outer sill is ok)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 101,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/rear wheel arch is badly corroded ( outer sill is ok)

o/s/rear brake is binding

Pass 15 Dec 2010 99,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 96,832 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 96,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 93,871 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 93,871 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 91,711 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2007 91,707 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside CV gator starting to crack

Offside tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Dec 2006 91,703 miles

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

n/s/front tyre is low on the outside

o/s/front tyre worn low on the inside

Fail 11 Dec 2006 91,701 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

n/s/front tyre is wearing on the outside

o/s/front tyre is wearing low on the inside

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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L993 COV is a 1993 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L993 COV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L993 COV registered?

L993 COV is a 1993 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L993 COV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L993 COV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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