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L224 UKV

1994 Rover 418

Gold Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

200,657 mi
Last recorded200,657 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL224 UKV
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2007 200,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 194,249 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 194,249 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L224 UKV is a 1994 Rover 418 in Gold with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 L224 UKV, 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.

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What year was L224 UKV registered?

L224 UKV is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 2 March 1994.

Is L224 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L224 UKV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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