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M202 XCE

1995 Rover 418

Gold Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,914 mi
Last recorded93,914 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM202 XCE
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 93,914 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 93,914 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 87,200 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 87,200 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Apr 2010 76,820 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 76,782 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both cv gaiters cracking

n/s rear tyres low on edges

o/s rear tyre on limit

Pass 3 Apr 2009 68,062 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,111 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn low

slight front brake judder

slight front brake judder

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2007 58,302 miles

both front cv boots slightly perished †nsf tyre slight wear on edge

Fail 14 Jun 2007 58,302 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front cv boots slightly perished †nsf tyre slight wear on edge

Pass 20 Jun 2006 56,175 miles

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

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

both rear tyres quite worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Jun 2006 56,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres quite worn on inner 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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M202 XCE is a 1995 Rover 418 in Gold with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M202 XCE, 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 M202 XCE registered?

M202 XCE is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 27 June 1995.

Is M202 XCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M202 XCE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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