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L279 JUK

1994 Rover 418

Gold Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,111 mi
Last recorded129,111 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL279 JUK
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 129,111 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 127,924 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 126,854 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 126,854 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 126,764 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 126,761 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 121,179 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 121,179 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 113,596 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 111,073 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 109,907 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 109,907 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 108,032 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 106,958 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 105,633 miles

slight dampness at the fuel tank but no apparrant leaks.

Fail 19 Jun 2008 105,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight dampness at the fuel tank but no apparrant leaks.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 102,607 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 102,607 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 100,053 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L279 JUK is a 1994 Rover 418 in Gold with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L279 JUK, 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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L279 JUK is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 24 May 1994.

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