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L253 TBD

1994 Rover 418

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,112 mi
Last recorded125,112 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL253 TBD
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 125,112 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 95,057 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2009 87,970 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 87,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 77,701 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 66,858 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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L253 TBD is a 1994 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L253 TBD, 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 L253 TBD registered?

L253 TBD is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 27 February 1994.

Is L253 TBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L253 TBD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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