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L581 TCL

1994 Rover 418

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,827 mi
Last recorded126,827 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL581 TCL
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 126,827 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 126,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 114,831 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 7 Jun 2010 114,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

power steering fluid level low

Pass 26 Jun 2009 109,451 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 109,451 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 105,046 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 105,046 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 99,726 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 95,217 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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L581 TCL is a 1994 Rover 418 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 L581 TCL, 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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What year was L581 TCL registered?

L581 TCL is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 3 June 1994.

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