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L481 FFC

1993 Rover 418

Purple Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,691 mi
Last recorded133,691 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL481 FFC
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 133,691 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 133,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2008 132,756 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 131,114 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 129,751 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 128,119 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 128,119 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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L481 FFC is a 1993 Rover 418 in Purple with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L481 FFC, 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 L481 FFC registered?

L481 FFC is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 24 August 1993.

Is L481 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L481 FFC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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