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L556 LPU

1993 Rover 111

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,201 mi
Last recorded62,201 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 11161,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL556 LPU
MakeRover
Model111
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2007 62,201 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 62,188 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust hitting on body

N/S/R arch corroded

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

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

O/S/F floor starting to corrode

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering column upper bush

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 62,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2006 60,685 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 111?

Based on 148,670 MOT tests across 31,890 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
2,664
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
31,890
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 15,216
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,848
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,978
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,738
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,568
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L556 LPU is a 1993 Rover 111 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Rover 111 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 61,292 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 111 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 15,216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L556 LPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 111 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 33 years old, this Rover 111 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L556 LPU registered?

L556 LPU is a 1993 Rover 111, first registered on 25 September 1993.

Is L556 LPU safe to buy?

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