MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,986 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier bracket missing (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Spare tyre defective flat ()
both outer sills corroded/ blistered
both rear trailing arms bushes pulling away from centre
All tyres slightly perished.
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip. (8.3.1d)
Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK. (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From near front flexi. (7.1.2)
All tyres slightly perished.
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip. (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel nut damaged
Oil leak ()
Rear Inner unable to assess rear brake pads for mot purposes
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel nut damaged
Oil leak ()
Rear Inner unable to assess rear brake pads for mot purposes
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 418?
Based on 44,803 MOT tests across 9,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L226 RCT is a 1993 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 L226 RCT, 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 L226 RCT registered?
L226 RCT is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 28 September 1993.
Is L226 RCT safe to buy?
The MOT history for L226 RCT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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