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L239 URL

1993 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,426 mi
Last recorded135,426 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL239 URL
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 135,426 miles

THE OFFSIDE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LARGE BUSH HAS STARTED TO DETERIORATE.

Fail 1 Feb 2010 135,426 miles

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

THE OFFSIDE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LARGE BUSH HAS STARTED TO DETERIORATE.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 128,593 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 121,434 miles

THE BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE DISCS ARE WEARING THIN AND SHOULD BE REPLACED WITH THE NEXT SET OF DISC BRAKE PADS.

THE NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES ARE CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT.

THE OFFSIDE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM CENTRE LARGE BUSH HAS STARTED TO DETERIORATE.

Fail 31 May 2007 121,434 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

THE HANDBRAKE LEVER COULD DO WITH SOME ADJUSTMENT IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

THE REAR BUMPER IS INSECURE TO THE BODY.

Fail 10 Dec 2005 118,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 118,698 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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L239 URL is a 1993 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L239 URL, 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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L239 URL is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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