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L938 EPM

1994 Rover 418

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,961 mi
Last recorded152,961 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL938 EPM
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 152,961 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 152,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 131,449 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 131,449 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 128,140 miles

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

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

advise child seat fitted to n/s/r seatbelt

advise damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

advise front number plate cracked

advise hole in o/s/f headlamp glass

advise o/s/f wiper blade split on end

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

advise signs of fuel leak around tank area at some time

advise slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 1 Oct 2008 128,140 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

advise child seat fitted to n/s/r seatbelt

advise damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

advise front number plate cracked

advise hole in o/s/f headlamp glass

advise o/s/f wiper blade split on end

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

advise signs of fuel leak around tank area at some time

advise slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 28 Sep 2007 124,413 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 124,413 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

advise front number plate cracked

advise o/s/f headlamp lens holed

advise oil leak around engine

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise bolt in bell housing insecure

advise car park permit could be located in a better place

advise slight play in o/sinner rack joint

Pass 3 Oct 2006 121,111 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 121,111 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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L938 EPM is a 1994 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L938 EPM, 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 L938 EPM registered?

L938 EPM is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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