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J636 XAK

1991 Rover 418

Bronze Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,871 mi
Last recorded187,871 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1991 Rover 418127,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ636 XAK
MakeRover
Model418
Year1991
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2014 187,871 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

coolant light intermitantly flashing

nearside front brake disc back plate touching brake disc

nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 186,633 miles

alternator belt deteriated

both outer sills corroded and thin

both rear tyres worn close to limit

clutch pedal rubber worn

exhaust front and mid section corroded and slight blow from front flexi pipe

n/s rear antin roll bar d bush is split and deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear bumper mountings corroded

rev counter in op

slight fluctuation in n/s rear brake reading, ok at time of test

water leak from metal coolant pipe on o/s of engine

Fail 25 Feb 2013 186,586 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

alternator belt deteriated

battery slightly insecure

both outer sills corroded and thin

both rear tyres worn close to limit

clutch pedal rubber worn

exhaust front and mid section corroded and slight blow from front flexi pipe

front side lights dim

n/s rear antin roll bar d bush is split and deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear bumper mountings corroded

rev counter in op

slight fluctuation in n/s rear brake reading, ok at time of test

water leak from metal coolant pipe on o/s of engine

Pass 5 Mar 2012 185,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant pipe by the nearside front chassis leg corroded

front number plate damaged but still readable from a reasonable distance

nearside front indicator lense broken

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 183,836 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2011 183,784 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2009 181,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 181,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 173,071 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate just up to mot std piece missing

Fail 26 Nov 2008 173,071 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate just up to mot std piece missing

Pass 2 Aug 2007 160,752 miles

Oil leak

front number plate slightly damaged but is ok at time of test

Fail 27 Jul 2007 160,716 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 153,765 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 153,744 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.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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J636 XAK is a 1991 Rover 418 in Bronze with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J636 XAK, 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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J636 XAK is a 1991 Rover 418, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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