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L521 HJW

1994 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,068 mi
Last recorded158,068 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL521 HJW
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 158,068 miles

child seat fitted to near side rear

exhaust coorroded and slight blow at rear

slight play in rack on off side

Fail 14 Dec 2009 158,068 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to near side rear

exhaust coorroded and slight blow at rear

slight play in rack on off side

Pass 11 Dec 2008 149,585 miles

handbrake has travel

headlamp adjusters weak

play in steering rack

Fail 11 Dec 2008 149,585 miles

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

handbrake has travel

headlamp adjusters weak

play in steering rack

Pass 30 Nov 2007 144,847 miles

both cv boots slightly distressed

Pass 14 Dec 2006 141,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 130,149 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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L521 HJW is a 1994 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 L521 HJW, 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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What year was L521 HJW registered?

L521 HJW is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 12 May 1994.

Is L521 HJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L521 HJW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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