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M257 RTX

1995 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,166 mi
Last recorded180,166 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM257 RTX
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 180,166 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all welo repairs heavily coated with protective underseal and unable to fully assess

front crossmember slight corrossion

n /s and o/s outer sills corroded

o/s/f floor slight corrosion

underside slight corrossion

Fail 20 Nov 2012 180,160 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all welo repairs heavily coated with protective underseal and unable to fully assess

front crossmember slight corrossion

n /s and o/s outer sills corroded

o/s/f floor slight corrosion

underside slight corrossion

Pass 22 Dec 2011 179,425 miles

all weld repairs heavily coated with protective coating of underseal and unable to fully assess said repairs

front crossmember corroded

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

slight corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Nov 2011 179,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Battery insecure

drivers seat loose

Pass 15 Jun 2009 179,245 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front cross member corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r floor slight corrosion

n/s/r anti/roll bar bracket corroded

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

power steering pipes corroded

rear number plate deteriated

slight bulge n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2008 176,021 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2008 176,021 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2006 174,493 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 163,868 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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M257 RTX is a 1995 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M257 RTX, 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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M257 RTX is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 25 May 1995.

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