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L883 SCD

1993 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,990 mi
Last recorded76,990 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover 41489,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL883 SCD
MakeRover
Model414
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 76,990 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 29 May 2026 76,990 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 30 May 2025 76,772 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe flexible section cover loose.

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 1 Aug 2023 76,733 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 76,700 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension bushes perishing.

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 20 Sep 2021 74,371 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Signs of body corrosion.

Slight engine oil leak.

Fail 6 Sep 2021 74,363 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Signs of body corrosion.

Slight engine voil leak.

Pass 14 Nov 2019 73,546 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside outer sill panel corroding.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension trailing arm bushes perishing.

Rear of nearside outer sill panel corroding.

Pass 6 Nov 2018 72,697 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension trailing arm bushes perishing.

Rear of offside outer sill panel corroding.

Pass 16 Nov 2017 71,660 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 15 Nov 2017 71,659 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake pads worn low.

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Nearside wiper slightly split.

Pass 11 Nov 2016 69,005 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside outer driveshaft gaiter heavily perished and weeping slightly.

Offside outer driveshaft gaiter slightly perished.

Offside rear suspension trailing arm bush perishing.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 63,320 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear lower wheel arch to sill panel corroding.

Offside and nearside outer driveshaft gaiters perishing.

Pass 15 Nov 2014 55,680 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 51,403 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front wipers slightly split.

Nearside outer driveshaft gaiter perishing.

Power steering pipes, behind front bumper, corroding.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 50,134 miles

Rear brakes squealing on roller brake test. Recommend full check.

Fail 22 Oct 2012 50,133 miles

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

Rear brakes squealing on roller brake test. Recommend full check.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 48,752 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside outer driveshaft gaiter perishing slightly.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 47,044 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated.

Both headlamp aims close to upper limit.

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 44,122 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,151 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 39,064 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 39,062 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 38,061 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 36,880 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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L883 SCD is a 1993 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1993 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 89,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L883 SCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L883 SCD registered?

L883 SCD is a 1993 Rover 414, first registered on 19 November 1993.

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The MOT history for L883 SCD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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