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K738 NMD

1993 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,812 mi
Last recorded118,812 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 418127,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK738 NMD
MakeRover
Model418
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 118,812 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 115,107 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid low on min

chip in n/s windscreen

n/s cv boot has slight leak of grease requires attention

Pass 9 Jan 2008 115,107 miles

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

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

brake fluid low on min

chip in n/s windscreen

n/s cv boot has slight leak of grease requires attention

Pass 2 Mar 2007 112,707 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 112,707 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Stone chipped windscreen sweapt area under 40mm

Pass 9 Mar 2006 109,902 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 109,894 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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K738 NMD is a 1993 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 K738 NMD, 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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What year was K738 NMD registered?

K738 NMD is a 1993 Rover 418, first registered on 21 April 1993.

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