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M260 FEC

1995 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,083 mi
Last recorded123,083 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM260 FEC
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 123,083 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pads wearing low,, brake fluid getting low,,

Fail 21 Mar 2012 123,083 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pads wearing low,, brake fluid getting low,,

Pass 23 Mar 2011 120,153 miles

REAR TYRES LOW,,

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 120,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

REAR TYRES LOW,,

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 117,126 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid low

front pads wearing

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2009 111,758 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 104,619 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 104,558 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 98,775 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 93,980 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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M260 FEC is a 1995 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M260 FEC, 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 M260 FEC registered?

M260 FEC is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M260 FEC safe to buy?

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