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1993 Rover 416 1.6L Petrol · L704 GHM

L704 GHM

1993 Rover 416 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1993. Recorded mileage 152,836 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
ROVER 416
Year / Origin
1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15/06/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
152,836 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/06/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1993
Engine
1590cc

L704 GHM Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2022
  • 152,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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L704 GHM Mileage History

  1. 12/04/200611,560 mi
  2. 19/04/2006110,580 mi+99,020 mi
  3. 30/03/2007118,916 mi+8,336 mi
  4. 30/03/2007118,920 mi+4 mi
  5. 08/04/2008122,381 mi+3,461 mi
  6. 07/05/2009122,969 mi+588 mi
  7. 07/05/2009122,972 mi+3 mi
  8. 10/05/2010123,040 mi+68 mi
  9. 09/06/2011133,115 mi+10,075 mi
  10. 13/06/2011133,119 mi+4 mi
  11. 12/06/2013139,354 mi+6,235 mi
  12. 19/08/2016140,655 mi+1,301 mi
  13. 22/08/2016140,661 mi+6 mi
  14. 09/11/2017142,436 mi+1,775 mi
  15. 13/10/2018144,744 mi+2,308 mi
  16. 17/10/2018144,746 mi+2 mi
  17. 31/10/2019148,234 mi+3,488 mi
  18. 15/11/2019148,424 mi+190 mi
  19. 29/05/2021152,484 mi+4,060 mi
  20. 11/03/2022152,729 mi+245 mi
  21. 17/06/2022152,836 mi+107 mi

Average of roughly 8,731 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

L704 GHM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 21:23
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Rover 416 (L704 GHM) between April 2006 and June 2022.

The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 17 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s”; “Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.

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