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L532 DOD

1994 Rover 418

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

160,475 mi
Last recorded160,475 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL532 DOD
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 May 2013 160,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear shock limited damping,

Pass 30 Jan 2012 155,771 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

os front seat belt stalk faulty. (can,t lock unless you open buckle to insert belt)

os rear brake binding slightly

os seat up & down adjustment inop

os washer jet 1/2 blocked

os wiper blade split at both ends

Fail 30 Jan 2012 155,771 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

os front seat belt stalk faulty. (can,t lock unless you open buckle to insert belt)

os rear brake binding slightly

os seat up & down adjustment inop

os washer jet 1/2 blocked

os wiper blade split at both ends

Pass 31 Jan 2011 151,111 miles

engine smokey (more when col)

windscreen chipped zone B

Fail 29 Jan 2011 151,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

engine smokey (more when col)

windscreen chipped zone B

Pass 26 Jan 2010 146,613 miles

BOTH STEERING RACK TRACK ENDS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S AND O/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY.

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

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

slight blow in exhaust down pipe

Pass 20 Jan 2009 141,828 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS DIM ON DIP BEAM ,ONLY JUST ACCEPATABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLIT . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

PLAY IN STEERING RACK .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Fail 20 Jan 2009 141,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BOTH HEADLAMPS DIM ON DIP BEAM ,ONLY JUST ACCEPATABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLIT . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

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

PLAY IN STEERING RACK .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 23 Jan 2008 137,318 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 137,318 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 132,796 miles

AS PER ORIGINAL VT32 ADVISE SHEET

Fail 25 Jan 2007 132,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT. OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

OSF TRACK ROD END HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN . ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 25 Jan 2006 128,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L532 DOD is a 1994 Rover 418 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L532 DOD, 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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L532 DOD is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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