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L129 SEJ

1994 Rover 416

Gold Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,602 mi
Last recorded102,602 miles
Recorded on31 May 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL129 SEJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2007 102,602 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 102,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

front crossmember & suspension frame corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2006 95,624 miles

advise front number plate

advise handbrake travel

advise o/s sil surface corrosion

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

advise o/s/r seat belt slow retracking

advise o/s/r wheel arch surface corrosion

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 SEJ is a 1994 Rover 416 in Gold with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SEJ, 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

How do I check the history of L129 SEJ?

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What year was L129 SEJ registered?

L129 SEJ is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 21 April 1994.

Is L129 SEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L129 SEJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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