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L59 AUY

1994 Rover 418

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,284 mi
Last recorded114,284 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL59 AUY
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 114,284 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 114,284 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 108,053 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 104,309 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 100,265 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 100,265 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 95,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2009 95,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2008 86,768 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 73,659 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 64,098 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 64,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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L59 AUY is a 1994 Rover 418 in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L59 AUY, 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 L59 AUY registered?

L59 AUY is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L59 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L59 AUY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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