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L955 OWJ

1994 Rover 418

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,723 mi
Last recorded85,723 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL955 OWJ
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 85,723 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges close to limits

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to nearside sill

nearside outer cv boot cracking

offside outer cv boot cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2009 81,214 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 81,214 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 76,246 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 76,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 71,057 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 66,595 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 66,595 miles

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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L955 OWJ is a 1994 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L955 OWJ, 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 L955 OWJ registered?

L955 OWJ is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 17 March 1994.

Is L955 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L955 OWJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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