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L271 BCK

1993 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,937 mi
Last recorded163,937 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL271 BCK
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2007 163,937 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s door mirror cracked

slight roughness steering lock to lock

widscreen has damage outside of swept area not in drivers view

Fail 1 Mar 2007 163,935 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s door mirror cracked

slight deterioration o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 3 Mar 2006 135,930 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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L271 BCK is a 1993 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L271 BCK, 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 L271 BCK registered?

L271 BCK is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 9 September 1993.

Is L271 BCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L271 BCK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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