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L215 AKO

1993 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

210,044 mi
Last recorded210,044 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL215 AKO
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 210,044 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in offside front steering arm ball joint

Fail 26 Nov 2009 209,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in offside front steering arm ball joint

Pass 26 Nov 2008 197,616 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly split

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2008 197,616 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Spare tyre defective

brake pedal rubber slightly split

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2007 184,099 miles

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

nearside rear trailing arm bush slightly perished

Pass 7 Dec 2007 184,099 miles

nearside rear trailing arm bush slightly perished

Pass 14 Dec 2006 169,056 miles

front number plate poor condition

slight vibration from steering when turning

Pass 12 Dec 2005 152,269 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 152,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L215 AKO is a 1993 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L215 AKO, 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 L215 AKO registered?

L215 AKO is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L215 AKO safe to buy?

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