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M253 GFH

1995 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,189 mi
Last recorded125,189 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM253 GFH
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 125,189 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 121,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2013 121,734 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2012 110,219 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 110,115 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 96,895 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 84,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 84,610 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 74,017 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 74,002 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 66,633 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 66,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 58,113 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 49,621 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 49,619 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

uneven wear on both front tyres

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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M253 GFH is a 1995 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M253 GFH, 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 M253 GFH registered?

M253 GFH is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 20 March 1995.

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