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L168 BVP

1993 Rover 418

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,745 mi
Last recorded113,745 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL168 BVP
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2007 113,745 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2006 98,309 miles

Front bumper damage

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 88,175 miles

Excessive oil leak from engine area

Nearside front bumper damaged

Nearside mirror broke

Fail 2 Nov 2005 88,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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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L168 BVP is a 1993 Rover 418 in Silver with a 1,905cc 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 L168 BVP, 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 L168 BVP registered?

L168 BVP is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L168 BVP safe to buy?

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