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L703 YTN

1994 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

202,995 mi
Last recorded202,995 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL703 YTN
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 202,995 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2012 202,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 198,507 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2011 198,506 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 193,033 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2009 186,929 miles

Battery insecure

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Gear stick stabilizer worn

Power steering pipe to pump loose but not leaking

Fail 27 Apr 2009 186,921 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Gear stick stabilizer worn

Power steering pipe to pump loose but not leaking

Pass 22 Apr 2008 180,472 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 180,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 175,403 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 175,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 168,739 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 168,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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L703 YTN is a 1994 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L703 YTN, 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 L703 YTN registered?

L703 YTN is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L703 YTN safe to buy?

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