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L546 KDT

1993 Rover 418

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,502 mi
Last recorded136,502 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL546 KDT
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2008 136,502 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front brake imbalance borderline at 24%

Fail 9 Apr 2008 136,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Chip in windscreen

Front brake imbalance borderline at 24%

Pass 17 Apr 2007 127,436 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 23 Mar 2006 117,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 117,149 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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L546 KDT is a 1993 Rover 418 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 L546 KDT, 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 L546 KDT registered?

L546 KDT is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 6 September 1993.

Is L546 KDT safe to buy?

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