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L789 EUK

1993 Rover 418

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,457 mi
Last recorded183,457 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL789 EUK
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2009 183,457 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 170,861 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 158,651 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 146,867 miles

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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L789 EUK is a 1993 Rover 418 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L789 EUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L789 EUK registered?

L789 EUK is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 22 October 1993.

Is L789 EUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L789 EUK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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