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L299 OVF

1993 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,388 mi
Last recorded180,388 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL299 OVF
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 180,388 miles

Coolant leak

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

off side mirror cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2008 176,490 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 176,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 169,439 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 160,750 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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L299 OVF is a 1993 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L299 OVF, 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 L299 OVF registered?

L299 OVF is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 8 September 1993.

Is L299 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L299 OVF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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