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L720 XDU

1994 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,801 mi
Last recorded128,801 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL720 XDU
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2009 128,801 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both hinge area excessively corroded

engine oil leak

front and rear anti rollbars corroded

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

upper centre brake light not working

Fail 24 Aug 2009 128,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both hinge area excessively corroded

engine oil leak

front and rear anti rollbars corroded

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

upper centre brake light not working

Pass 14 Jan 2008 127,005 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 126,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate is cracked and fading

offside outer cv boot is slightly loose

Pass 24 Feb 2006 123,320 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 123,320 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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L720 XDU is a 1994 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L720 XDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L720 XDU registered?

L720 XDU is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 3 June 1994.

Is L720 XDU safe to buy?

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