MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
248,439 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Rover 418?
Based on 44,803 MOT tests across 9,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L853 SRP is a 1994 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L853 SRP, 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 L853 SRP registered?
L853 SRP is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 28 February 1994.
Is L853 SRP safe to buy?
The MOT history for L853 SRP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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