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VIL 5603

1994 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,756 mi
Last recorded60,756 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 5603
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,756 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 59,361 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 59,314 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,557 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 55,816 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 55,795 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 54,721 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyres signs of perishing

o/s/r tyre signs of perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,641 miles

rear trailing arm bushes signs of perishing

rear tyres signs of perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2007 50,470 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 48,115 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 48,106 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear shockers lower bushes signs deterioration

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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VIL 5603 is a 1994 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1994 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 88,925 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VIL 5603, 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 32 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VIL 5603 registered?

VIL 5603 is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is VIL 5603 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIL 5603 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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