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M103 WJE

1995 Rover 418

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,739 mi
Last recorded93,739 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM103 WJE
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 93,739 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in o/s rack

Fail 19 Feb 2009 93,733 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

slight play in o/s rack

Fail 4 Feb 2009 93,425 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Brake pump drive belt slightly deteriorated (3.6.F.1)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2008 81,697 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 81,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 72,803 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 72,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 63,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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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M103 WJE is a 1995 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 123,952 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 M103 WJE, 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 31 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M103 WJE is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 13 April 1995.

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