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M258 PTH

1995 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,537 mi
Last recorded171,537 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM258 PTH
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 171,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight damp ness around top of diesel tank

vehicle body showing slight surface corrosion throught

Fail 3 Jun 2011 171,535 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight damp ness around top of diesel tank

vehicle body showing slight surface corrosion throught

Pass 30 Apr 2010 168,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 168,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2009 158,207 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2009 158,207 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 154,979 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 154,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 144,127 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)

Fail 2 May 2007 144,127 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2006 140,153 miles

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 140,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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M258 PTH is a 1995 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M258 PTH, 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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M258 PTH is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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