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L658 FKM

1994 Rover 418

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,909 mi
Last recorded167,909 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL658 FKM
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2009 167,909 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 167,909 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 147,744 miles

Coolant leaking from water pump area FURTHER IVESTIGATION ADVISED

Fail 29 Aug 2008 147,743 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 133,272 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 133,215 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 130,317 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 126,462 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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L658 FKM is a 1994 Rover 418 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L658 FKM, 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 L658 FKM registered?

L658 FKM is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L658 FKM safe to buy?

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