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L457 LBE

1993 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,792 mi
Last recorded192,792 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL457 LBE
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 192,792 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 188,401 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 188,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 183,781 miles

n/s/r outer sill coroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 19 Sep 2012 180,181 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 175,600 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 175,600 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 171,269 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 171,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 166,359 miles

slight corrosion on offside rear arch and outer sill

slight damage to nearside door mirror

Pass 19 Sep 2008 161,946 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 157,765 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 157,765 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 154,212 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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L457 LBE is a 1993 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L457 LBE, 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 L457 LBE registered?

L457 LBE is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 1 October 1993.

Is L457 LBE safe to buy?

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