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L612 DCW

1993 Rover 418

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,332 mi
Last recorded131,332 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL612 DCW
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2014 131,332 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s+n/s tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 Jul 2013 129,376 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 126,585 miles

Oil leak

exhaust starting to deteriorate

inner and outer sills starting to corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Aug 2012 126,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust starting to deteriorate

inner and outer sills starting to corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 5 Aug 2011 122,295 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

all floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension moun tains,rear inner and outer wheel arches,tow bar and mountains,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Aug 2011 122,295 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

all floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension moun tains,rear inner and outer wheel arches,tow bar and mountains,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Jul 2010 118,125 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

tow bar and it s mountings are starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Jul 2010 118,125 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

tow bar and it s mountings are starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Jul 2009 113,559 miles

all tyres starting to wear

rear indicater bulbs starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

tow bar and mountains starting to corrode

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills door steps starting to corrode

Fail 29 Jul 2009 113,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all tyres starting to wear

rear indicater bulbs starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

tow bar and mountains starting to corrode

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills door steps starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jul 2008 107,242 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2007 101,972 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 101,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 96,270 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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L612 DCW is a 1993 Rover 418 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 127,640 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 L612 DCW, 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 33 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L612 DCW is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 18 August 1993.

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