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L252 NAO

1994 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,610 mi
Last recorded77,610 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL252 NAO
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 77,610 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 77,610 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2013 72,306 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 65,771 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 56,826 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 56,826 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 52,478 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 50,141 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 47,891 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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L252 NAO is a 1994 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L252 NAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L252 NAO?

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What year was L252 NAO registered?

L252 NAO is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 8 June 1994.

Is L252 NAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L252 NAO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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