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L678 THW

1993 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,223 mi
Last recorded125,223 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL678 THW
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2007 125,223 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 125,206 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 118,157 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 118,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2005 111,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

corrosion n/s + o/s/r outer sills

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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L678 THW is a 1993 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L678 THW, 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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What year was L678 THW registered?

L678 THW is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 1 November 1993.

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