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L748 FKL

1994 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,870 mi
Last recorded142,870 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL748 FKL
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 142,870 miles

n/s/f wheel arch getting rusty

Fail 9 Sep 2011 142,859 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

n/s/f wheel arch getting rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2010 137,427 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 131,396 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 131,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 124,375 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edge and close to limits

both rear indicators faded

corrosion to nearside front crossmember and on limits

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill on limits

nearside track rod end slight play and on limits

offside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated and on limits

offside rear tyre worn low and on limits

repair made to nearside rear lamp unit

Fail 11 Sep 2008 124,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn low on inner edge and close to limits

both rear indicators faded

corrosion to nearside front crossmember and on limits

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill on limits

nearside track rod end slight play and on limits

offside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated and on limits

offside rear tyre worn low and on limits

repair made to nearside rear lamp unit

Pass 12 Sep 2007 116,879 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

both rear indicators faded

offside front brake binding very slightly

offside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated to limits - borderline pass

offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 12 Sep 2007 116,879 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front outer cv boots perished

both rear indicators faded

offside front brake binding very slightly

offside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated to limits - borderline pass

offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 12 Sep 2006 108,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both outer cv boots perished

offside rear suspension trailing arm bush deteriorated and on limits

Pass 12 Sep 2006 108,096 miles

both outer cv boots perished

offside rear suspension trailing arm bush deteriorated and on limits

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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L748 FKL is a 1994 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L748 FKL, 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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L748 FKL is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 8 April 1994.

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