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L226 RCT

1993 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,986 mi
Last recorded53,986 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL226 RCT
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 53,986 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 47,368 miles

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)

Fail 2 May 2018 47,325 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 38,302 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 38,302 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 38,295 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,074 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,364 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,701 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 36,701 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,971 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,117 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,895 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,826 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,826 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,681 miles

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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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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