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L609 MEC

1994 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,408 mi
Last recorded119,408 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL609 MEC
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 119,408 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 119,408 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 114,427 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 103,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 103,742 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 89,570 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 83,969 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 80,464 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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L609 MEC is a 1994 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L609 MEC, 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 L609 MEC registered?

L609 MEC is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 13 March 1994.

Is L609 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L609 MEC shows 8 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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