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M218 RDC

1995 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,269 mi
Last recorded95,269 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 41685,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM218 RDC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 95,269 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 89,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 87,452 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 May 2010 87,445 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 87,196 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 85,307 miles

center exhaust corroding

offside inner cv boot leaking

both front brake pipes corroding

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Fail 18 Apr 2008 85,245 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

both front brake pipes corroding

center exhaust corroding

offside inner cv boot leaking

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 23 Jan 2007 82,554 miles

Evidence of leak at fuel tank but not leaking at time of test

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

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

How Reliable is the Rover 416?

Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,721
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
110,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,498
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,994
constant velocity joint gaiter split 28,072
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 27,904
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 22,669
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M218 RDC is a 1995 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,429 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 416 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,498 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M218 RDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 416 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 31 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M218 RDC registered?

M218 RDC is a 1995 Rover 416, first registered on 3 January 1995.

Is M218 RDC safe to buy?

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