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L159 OVW

1994 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,022 mi
Last recorded87,022 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL159 OVW
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 87,022 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 85,469 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 85,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2007 83,677 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 83,677 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 81,950 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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L159 OVW is a 1994 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 128,060 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 L159 OVW, 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 32 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 L159 OVW registered?

L159 OVW is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 19 May 1994.

Is L159 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L159 OVW shows 6 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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