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L605 BUE

1994 Rover 418

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,409 mi
Last recorded127,409 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL605 BUE
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2006 127,409 miles

1.n/s front wiper blade spli on edges †2.oil leaks †3.o/s front coolant pipe heavily corroded †4.slight play in o/s front steering rack †5.o/s front tyre worn on inner edge just on limit

6.very long handbrake travel

Fail 20 Nov 2006 127,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1.n/s front wiper blade split on edges †2.oil leaks †3.o/s front coolant pipe heavily corroded †4.slight play in o/s front steering rack †5.o/s front tyre wearing on innerr edge just on limit

6.long handbrake travel

Pass 24 Nov 2005 118,328 miles

1.drivers seat cushion loose †2.o/s/f water pipe badly corroded †3.oil leaks †4.wear and play in n/s/r drop link †5.slight play in o/s/f steering rack †6.surface corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

7.surface corrosion of rear sills and arches

Fail 18 Nov 2005 118,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

1.drivers seat cushion loose †2.o/s/f metal coolant pipe corroded †3.oil leaks †4.wear and play in n/s/r anti roll bar drop link †5.slight play in o/s/f steering rack †6.surface corrosion of o/s/r short brake pipe

7.surface corrosion on rear of sills †8.corrosion on rear wheel arches †

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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L605 BUE is a 1994 Rover 418 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L605 BUE, 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 L605 BUE registered?

L605 BUE is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 21 April 1994.

Is L605 BUE safe to buy?

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