1993 Rover 418 1.8L Diesel · L443 ECW
1993 Rover 418 (1.8L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 1993. Recorded mileage 108,189 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 418
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,189 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L443 ECW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2023
- 108,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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L443 ECW Mileage History
- 06/09/2022107,588 mi
- 12/09/2022107,598 mi+10 mi
- 31/08/2023108,189 mi+591 mi
- 31/08/2023108,189 mi
Average of roughly 611 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
L443 ECW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Rover 418 (L443 ECW) between September 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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