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L422 YWP

1994 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,985 mi
Last recorded165,985 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL422 YWP
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 165,985 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 159,985 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 159,985 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 149,811 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 149,811 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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L422 YWP is a 1994 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L422 YWP, 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 L422 YWP?

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What year was L422 YWP registered?

L422 YWP is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 25 February 1994.

Is L422 YWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L422 YWP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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