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H938 UNP

1991 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

183,987 mi
Last recorded183,987 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1991 Rover 418127,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH938 UNP
MakeRover
Model418
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 May 2010 183,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 174,538 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 174,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 168,065 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 167,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 160,778 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 160,720 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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H938 UNP is a 1991 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 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 H938 UNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H938 UNP registered?

H938 UNP is a 1991 Rover 418, first registered on 17 April 1991.

Is H938 UNP safe to buy?

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