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L129 AKV

1994 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,246 mi
Last recorded110,246 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL129 AKV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 110,246 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 110,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 96,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 79,700 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F DRIVE SHAFT GAITERS LEAKING SLIGHTLY AT JOINT ON TO CV

O/S/R & N/S/R TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Fail 21 Feb 2006 79,700 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

O/S/F & N/S/F DRIVE SHAFT GAITERS LEAKING SLIGHTLY AT JOINT ON TO CV

O/S/R & N/S/R TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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L129 AKV is a 1994 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 L129 AKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L129 AKV registered?

L129 AKV is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 20 July 1994.

Is L129 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L129 AKV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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