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M15 KTL

1996 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

217,627 mi
Last recorded217,627 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 KTL
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 217,627 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2011 203,237 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 203,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front bumper corner loose

Pass 5 Feb 2010 196,558 miles

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 10 Jan 2009 185,721 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 185,721 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 179,311 miles

Handbrake has long travel

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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)

Number plates slightly deteriorated

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

Slight front brake imballance

Slow puncture offside front

Pass 1 Dec 2006 167,982 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 155,922 miles

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

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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M15 KTL is a 1996 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 121,269 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 M15 KTL, 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 30 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M15 KTL registered?

M15 KTL is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is M15 KTL safe to buy?

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