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L558 EHO

1994 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

219,374 mi
Last recorded219,374 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL558 EHO
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 219,374 miles

both rack gaiters perished

n/s/r tyre out of shape

oil leak

rear arches corroding

slight leak from pas system

slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 13 May 2016 219,359 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rack gaiters perished

n/s/r tyre out of shape

oil leak

rear arches corroding

slight leak from pas system

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 30 May 2015 209,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2014 197,401 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 184,341 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 170,863 miles

Play in nearside track rod end

Pass 11 Jun 2011 156,410 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 14,527 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 130,850 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 115,859 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 115,859 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 101,560 miles

axle 1 has diferent wheels then axle 2

slight bind to o/side front wheel

slight play in n/side front bottom ball joint

Pass 1 Jul 2006 90,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L558 EHO is a 1994 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L558 EHO, 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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L558 EHO is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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