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L109 VJC

1993 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,034 mi
Last recorded111,034 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL109 VJC
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 111,034 miles

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

engine oil leak

n/s front tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 25 Oct 2013 111,034 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2012 107,389 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 107,382 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2011 102,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 97,069 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 97,069 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 91,204 miles

Front + rear no plates faded.

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 85,793 miles

n/s/rear+n/s/front tyres have very fine cracks on inner walls

Pass 22 Nov 2007 78,757 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 78,757 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 72,956 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 72,956 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 66,135 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 418?

Based on 44,803 MOT tests across 9,538 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
5,608
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
9,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 4,476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,183
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,072
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,405
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,739
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L109 VJC is a 1993 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1993 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 127,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 418 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 4,476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L109 VJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 418 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L109 VJC registered?

L109 VJC is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 22 October 1993.

Is L109 VJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L109 VJC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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