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L503 PVC

1994 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

88,391 mi
Last recorded88,391 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL503 PVC
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 88,391 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 87,152 miles

ADVISE ALL WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 87,152 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ADVISE ALL WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 85,506 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 85,506 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

advise noise from alternator

Pass 16 Nov 2011 84,002 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise slight blue trace marks from radiator

advise slight corrosion on wheel arches

advise slight pitted front discs

Fail 16 Nov 2011 84,002 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise slight blue trace marks from radiator

advise slight corrosion on wheel arches

advise slight pitted front discs

Pass 18 Nov 2010 82,048 miles

slightly pitted front discs inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2010 82,048 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slightly pitted front discs inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2009 79,922 miles

advise rear exhaust packed up with rubber mountings to keep secure

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 79,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

advise rear exhaust packed up with rubber mountings to keep secure

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 77,911 miles

advise rubber hanger s between exhaust and body of vehicle

Fail 19 Nov 2008 77,911 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise rubber hanger s between exhaust and body of vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2007 76,294 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 76,294 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 73,651 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 73,651 miles

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 71,214 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 71,214 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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L503 PVC is a 1994 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1994 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 128,060 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 L503 PVC, 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 32 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L503 PVC is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 15 February 1994.

Is L503 PVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L503 PVC shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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