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L431 MNO

1993 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,531 mi
Last recorded117,531 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL431 MNO
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 117,531 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 115,606 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 115,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 113,071 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 113,071 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 110,233 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 107,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 104,287 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 101,038 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 97,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 97,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 93,611 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 90,182 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 85,512 miles

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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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L431 MNO is a 1993 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L431 MNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L431 MNO registered?

L431 MNO is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 20 October 1993.

Is L431 MNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L431 MNO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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