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M213 UVS

1995 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

231,132 mi
Last recorded231,132 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM213 UVS
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 231,132 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 231,099 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 230,931 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2010 224,185 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 223,192 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 217,427 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 217,427 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2008 210,696 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 210,696 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2007 204,465 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 204,220 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 197,570 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 197,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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M213 UVS is a 1995 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 M213 UVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M213 UVS registered?

M213 UVS is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 27 March 1995.

Is M213 UVS safe to buy?

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