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L885 MUB

1993 Rover 418

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,886 mi
Last recorded122,886 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL885 MUB
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 122,886 miles

slight travle in hand brake.oil leak.rear anti roll bar links slight play.o/s/f cv boot slightly worn

Pass 22 Oct 2007 118,047 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 118,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 109,488 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 109,488 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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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L885 MUB is a 1993 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 L885 MUB, 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.

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What year was L885 MUB registered?

L885 MUB is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 13 August 1993.

Is L885 MUB safe to buy?

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