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L675 OMY

1994 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

214,135 mi
Last recorded214,135 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL675 OMY
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 214,135 miles

engine oil leak

water leak (rad)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 214,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

water leak (rad)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 202,296 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 202,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2011 192,990 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 192,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 180,359 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 167,556 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 167,555 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

water pipe corroded and starting to leak

Pass 17 Jun 2008 157,186 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 157,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 145,298 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 131,394 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 120,429 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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L675 OMY is a 1994 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L675 OMY, 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 L675 OMY registered?

L675 OMY is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 6 July 1994.

Is L675 OMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L675 OMY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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