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L493 VBB

1993 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,490 mi
Last recorded115,490 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL493 VBB
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 115,490 miles

engine will not turn of witn key needs to be stalled

Fail 8 Jul 2008 115,490 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine will not turn of witn key needs to be stalled

Pass 20 Jul 2007 111,696 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 106,766 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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L493 VBB is a 1993 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L493 VBB, 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 L493 VBB registered?

L493 VBB is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 13 August 1993.

Is L493 VBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L493 VBB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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