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L887 JJW

1994 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,031 mi
Last recorded98,031 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL887 JJW
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 98,031 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 97,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2008 90,721 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Aug 2008 90,721 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Aug 2007 82,637 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 82,636 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 75,161 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 75,107 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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L887 JJW is a 1994 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L887 JJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L887 JJW registered?

L887 JJW is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 20 June 1994.

Is L887 JJW safe to buy?

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