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L464 SKV

1993 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,567 mi
Last recorded193,567 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL464 SKV
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2007 193,567 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2007

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2006 182,503 miles

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

front number plate damaged

nearside rear axle bush splitting

Fail 28 Oct 2006 182,503 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front number plate damaged

nearside rear axle bush splitting

Pass 22 Oct 2005 175,488 miles

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

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

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

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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L464 SKV is a 1993 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 L464 SKV, 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 L464 SKV registered?

L464 SKV is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 29 November 1993.

Is L464 SKV safe to buy?

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