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L868 BCU

1994 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,690 mi
Last recorded191,690 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL868 BCU
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 191,690 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 191,658 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 188,557 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 181,583 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 181,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 167,221 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 156,225 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 156,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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L868 BCU is a 1994 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L868 BCU, 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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L868 BCU is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 24 May 1994.

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