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M246 VMK

1995 Rover 418

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,943 mi
Last recorded97,943 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM246 VMK
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2008 97,943 miles

O/S/F and N/S/F cv boot starting to crack

Oil leak

Rear engine mounting rubber deteriating due to oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

power steering pipes seariousley corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2008 97,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R tyre cracking badley

O/S/F and N/S/F cv boot starting to crack

Oil leak

Rear engine mounting rubber deteriating due to oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

power steering pipes seariousley corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2007

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 95,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

stiff throttle

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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M246 VMK is a 1995 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M246 VMK, 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 M246 VMK registered?

M246 VMK is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M246 VMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M246 VMK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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