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L130 HFC

1993 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,671 mi
Last recorded149,671 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL130 HFC
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2008 149,671 miles

rear no plate begining to delaminate

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2007 145,665 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded (non pescribed area).

Fail 19 Mar 2007 145,628 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded (in a non pescribed area).

Pass 14 Mar 2006 143,478 miles

N/S outer sill corroded near seatbelt mount but not holed or excessively weakend.

Pedal has large amount of travel, but performs within limits & still has reserve travel.

Small hole in N/S outer sill, but not in pescribed area.

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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L130 HFC is a 1993 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L130 HFC, 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.

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What year was L130 HFC registered?

L130 HFC is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 1 November 1993.

Is L130 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L130 HFC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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