MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,591 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front No. plate deteriorated. †o/s/f brake binding †
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
advise offside rear brake readings low , hand brake readings only just passed.
advise steering rack worn to m.o.t limits
How Reliable is the Rover 418?
Based on 44,803 MOT tests across 9,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L488 PEX is a 1993 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L488 PEX, 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 L488 PEX registered?
L488 PEX is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 9 September 1993.
Is L488 PEX safe to buy?
The MOT history for L488 PEX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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