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L898 DKH

1994 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,594 mi
Last recorded118,594 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2005
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL898 DKH
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2005 118,594 miles

both sides front brake pipes coroding/ lightly pitted

exhaust front pipe coroding

flexy brake hose ferrules coroded

offside front brake juddering slightly

possible pas fluid leak

possible slight leak at no 3 injector

slight play at steering rack inner joint

Fail 18 Aug 2005 118,594 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides front brake pipes coroding/ lightly pitted

exhaust front pipe coroded

flexy brake hoses ferrules coroding

nearside front brake pad shim displaced

no3 injector damp/ possibly leaking

offside front brake juddering slightly

possible pas fluid leak

slight play at steering rack nearside inner join

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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L898 DKH is a 1994 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 L898 DKH, 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 L898 DKH registered?

L898 DKH is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L898 DKH safe to buy?

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