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H841 TKU

1991 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,367 mi
Last recorded165,367 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1991 Rover 418127,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH841 TKU
MakeRover
Model418
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 165,367 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 165,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

vehicle emits large volume of smoke , but at the time of the test not dense enough to be likely to obscure other road users vision. presenter advised to get problem rectified

Pass 12 May 2009 161,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

gearlinkage extremely worn, difficult to get gears

moderate wear nearside and offside steering rack ends

presenter stated that the wipers had intermittently not parking automaticlly, they worked correctly through the test

Fail 12 May 2009 161,445 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

gearlinkage extremely worn, difficult to get gears

moderate wear nearside and offside steering rack ends

presenter stated that the wipers had intermittently not parking automaticlly, they worked correctly through the test

Fail 10 Jun 2008 158,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2008 158,645 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2007 153,938 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

all four tyres close to legal limit

moderate wear n/s and o/s steering rack ends

power steering operation 'rough' in full lock

Pass 12 Jun 2006 147,429 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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H841 TKU is a 1991 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1991 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 127,661 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 H841 TKU, 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 35 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H841 TKU registered?

H841 TKU is a 1991 Rover 418, first registered on 8 April 1991.

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