MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,120 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front registration plate is starting to delaminate
offside sill corroded but not in prescribed area
rear registration plate is starting to delaminate
Brake pedal actuating lever has abnormal movement indicating maladjustment or excessive wear (3.3.A.1h)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
offside sill corroded but not in prescribed area
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion to offside rear arch panel
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Rover 418?
Based on 44,803 MOT tests across 9,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L588 YAB is a 1994 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 L588 YAB, 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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L588 YAB is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 18 March 1994.
Is L588 YAB safe to buy?
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