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J895 MEM

1992 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,828 mi
Last recorded124,828 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 Rover 418133,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ895 MEM
MakeRover
Model418
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 124,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

corrosion in under side of vehicle and body

exhaust front pipe corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2013 124,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion in under side of vehicle and body

exhaust front pipe corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 122,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s outer sill rusty rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 28 Aug 2012 122,495 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s outer sill rusty rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2011 120,035 miles

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

deep corrosion in body

Fail 6 Sep 2011 120,035 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

deep corrosion in body

Pass 9 Sep 2010 117,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion in body and under side of vehicle

Fail 6 Sep 2010 117,308 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion in body and under side of vehicle

Fail 3 Sep 2009 114,772 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

deep corrosion in body and under side of vehicle

rear suspension bushes perished and spliting

Pass 3 Sep 2009 114,772 miles

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

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

deep corrosion in body and under side of vehicle

rear suspension bushes perished and spliting

Pass 9 Sep 2008 111,998 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both ourt sills rusty

o/s/f outer sill rusted and holed but not with in a prescribe area

Fail 1 Sep 2008 111,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

both ourt sills rusty

o/s/f outer sill rusted and holed but not with in a prescribe area

Pass 5 Sep 2007 109,182 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 109,147 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 106,494 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 106,493 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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J895 MEM is a 1992 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 133,116 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 J895 MEM, 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 34 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J895 MEM is a 1992 Rover 418, first registered on 29 June 1992.

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