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L969 PHE

1994 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

183,336 mi
Last recorded183,336 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL969 PHE
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 183,336 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 183,336 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2007 178,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 178,716 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 128,525 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Aug 2006 172,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 172,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L969 PHE is a 1994 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L969 PHE, 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 L969 PHE registered?

L969 PHE is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 18 May 1994.

Is L969 PHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L969 PHE shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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