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L129 VAE

1994 Rover 416

Gold Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,203 mi
Last recorded124,203 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 41688,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 124,203 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 124,203 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre on limit

offside headlamp lens cracked

recommend tracking

Pass 31 Jul 2008 117,379 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 117,379 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside headlamp cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2007 111,963 miles

offside headlamp cracked

Fail 26 Jul 2007 111,963 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside headlamp cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2006 105,594 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 105,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both offside tyres near limit

off side headlamp cracked

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 VAE is a 1994 Rover 416 in Gold with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VAE, 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 L129 VAE registered?

L129 VAE is a 1994 Rover 416, first registered on 18 April 1994.

Is L129 VAE safe to buy?

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