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L554 JNF

1994 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

140,422 mi
Last recorded140,422 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL554 JNF
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 140,422 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 139,525 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 139,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 138,448 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 138,448 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 136,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 136,897 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 134,290 miles

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 134,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 132,156 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 132,156 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 128,811 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 125,182 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 121,887 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 118,986 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 115,575 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 112,993 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 112,993 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 108,877 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 108,877 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 105,526 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 105,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 101,991 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 98,434 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 94,656 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 91,087 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 87,940 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 87,848 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 84,151 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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L554 JNF is a 1994 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 L554 JNF, 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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L554 JNF is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 14 April 1994.

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The MOT history for L554 JNF shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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