MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,586 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
crack in the off side head lamp glass
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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)
crack in the off side head lamp glass
offside headlamp lense cracked but does not affect beam image
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside headlamp lense cracked but does not affect beam image
off side head lamp glass cracked
both rear ssuspension arm pivot bushes splitting
movement in the drivers seat
slight play in the steering near and off side
slight rotational play in the steering wheel
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both rear suspension arm pivot bushes splitting
movement in the drivers seat
near side windscreen washer jets low
off side head lamp glass cracked
slight play in the steering near and off side
slight rotational play in the steering wheel
How Reliable is the Rover 418?
Based on 44,803 MOT tests across 9,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M231 XCE is a 1995 Rover 418 in Gold with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M231 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 M231 XCE registered?
M231 XCE is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 27 June 1995.
Is M231 XCE safe to buy?
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