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K451 MHU

1993 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,385 mi
Last recorded125,385 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK451 MHU
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 125,385 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 121,614 miles

Offside Lower outer sill starting to corrode

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 118,104 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 115,976 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 112,394 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 108,436 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 108,335 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 104,402 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 98,595 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 95,328 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 95,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 91,243 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 90,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 89,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in steering rack,nearside.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 88,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 88,958 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 87,926 miles

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

Front number plate slightly cracked,ok at present time.

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 86,313 miles

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

Front number plate slightly cracked,ok at present time.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 84,397 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 82,177 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked,ok at present time.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 82,177 miles

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

Front number plate slightly cracked,ok at present time.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 79,890 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 79,890 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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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K451 MHU is a 1993 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1993 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 127,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K451 MHU, 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 33 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K451 MHU is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 2 January 1993.

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