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L809 OHE

1994 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,489 mi
Last recorded96,489 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL809 OHE
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2008 96,489 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 96,411 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 73,195 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres fit 175/70/14 rear tyres fit 185/65/14

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 27 Jul 2006 45,824 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 42,749 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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L809 OHE is a 1994 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 L809 OHE, 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 L809 OHE registered?

L809 OHE is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 28 March 1994.

Is L809 OHE safe to buy?

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