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M196 SOC

1995 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,478 mi
Last recorded124,478 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM196 SOC
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 124,478 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 124,478 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate starting to fade

nearside front wing mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre worn on edge

rear number plate starting to fade

small hole in nearside front cv boot gaiter

Pass 2 Jul 2007 116,313 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 116,313 miles

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

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

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

nearside sill corroded

number plates faded

offside rear suspension bush deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2006 107,181 miles

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

chip in nearside headlight

chip in windscreen

front and rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 May 2006 107,181 miles

chip in nearside headlight

chip in windscreen

front and rear tyres worn on edges

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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M196 SOC is a 1995 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M196 SOC, 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 M196 SOC registered?

M196 SOC is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 23 May 1995.

Is M196 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M196 SOC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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