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M142 EBX

1995 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,357 mi
Last recorded142,357 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM142 EBX
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2011 142,357 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2011 142,357 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2009 128,324 miles

corrosion at nearside rear sill

Fail 4 Dec 2009 128,324 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion at nearside rear sill

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2008 122,243 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 117,025 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 117,025 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 111,604 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 111,604 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2006 107,003 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 107,001 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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M142 EBX is a 1995 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M142 EBX, 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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What year was M142 EBX registered?

M142 EBX is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 21 March 1995.

Is M142 EBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M142 EBX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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