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M231 XCE

1995 Rover 418

Gold Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,586 mi
Last recorded183,586 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM231 XCE
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 183,586 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 183,586 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 169,652 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 169,649 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 156,101 miles

offside headlamp lense cracked but does not affect beam image

Fail 28 Nov 2007 155,931 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 141,105 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2006 140,736 miles

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.

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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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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