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L558 SRV

1993 Rover 418

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,653 mi
Last recorded225,653 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL558 SRV
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 225,653 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 225,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2009 210,753 miles

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

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

play in steering rack (nearside)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 197,727 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 184,118 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 184,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 172,277 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 167,354 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 167,354 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SRV is a 1993 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SRV, 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 L558 SRV registered?

L558 SRV is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L558 SRV safe to buy?

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