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M224 VEJ

1994 Rover 418

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,474 mi
Last recorded115,474 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM224 VEJ
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2008 115,474 miles

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

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

power steering noisey

Pass 2 Apr 2008 115,474 miles

power steering noisey

Pass 10 Apr 2007 103,223 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 103,223 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 90,705 miles

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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M224 VEJ is a 1994 Rover 418 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 128,060 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 M224 VEJ, 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 32 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M224 VEJ registered?

M224 VEJ is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 20 September 1994.

Is M224 VEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M224 VEJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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