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L203 GAN

1993 Rover 418

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,581 mi
Last recorded155,581 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL203 GAN
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 155,581 miles

brake pipes underwings corroding

condition of n/s/f skock

oil leak

r brakes require adjustment

r suspension arm bushes wearing

Pass 9 Jul 2009 151,993 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/f wheel arches

o/s rack slight noise

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2008 149,323 miles

battery loose

noise from f suspension

oil leaks present

r suspension arm bushes wearing

slight play in steering rack knuckles

Fail 11 Jul 2008 149,323 miles

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

battery loose

oil leaks present

r suspension arm bushes wearing

slight play in steering rack knuckles

Pass 19 Jun 2007 142,496 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 142,496 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front shock damp

oil leak on engine

rear suspension arms bushes starting to perish

Pass 23 Jun 2006 132,704 miles

front pads getting low

offside rear tyre getting near limit

oil leak on engine

slight wear in rear suspension bushes

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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L203 GAN is a 1993 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L203 GAN, 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 L203 GAN registered?

L203 GAN is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 9 September 1993.

Is L203 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L203 GAN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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