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L754 HEF

1994 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,995 mi
Last recorded148,995 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL754 HEF
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2008 148,995 miles

0ffside reverse light inop

Both sills in poor condition

Front and rear bumper slightly loose

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Various rear brake pipes corroded and hard to inspect due to plastic covering

coolant pipes starting to corrode

Fail 18 Feb 2008 148,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

0ffside reverse light inop

Both sills in poor condition

Front and rear bumper slightly loose

coolant pipes starting to corrode

Pass 10 Feb 2007 139,170 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2007 139,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2006 131,110 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 131,110 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.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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L754 HEF is a 1994 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,905cc 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 L754 HEF, 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 L754 HEF registered?

L754 HEF is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 15 February 1994.

Is L754 HEF safe to buy?

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