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M335 POA

1995 Rover 418

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,160 mi
Last recorded96,160 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM335 POA
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 96,160 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

water pipe underneath on o/s front slight leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 93,370 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

front wiperblades split on ends

n/s front diff seal leakin

slight play in n/s front rack arm

water pipe in o/s front wheel arch corroded and damp

Fail 9 Apr 2010 93,370 miles

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

Both front coil springs corroded

front wiperblades split on ends

n/s front diff seal leakin

slight play in n/s front rack arm

water pipe in o/s front wheel arch corroded and damp

Pass 6 Apr 2009 90,760 miles

drivers seatbelt buckle worn.

n/s wing mirror glass broken.

n/s/f cv boot leaking slightly.

o/s/f cv boot perished.

o/s/r seatbelt slow to retract.

Fail 6 Apr 2009 90,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers seatbelt buckle worn.

n/s wing mirror glass broken.

n/s/f cv boot leaking slightly.

o/s/f cv boot perished.

o/s/r seatbelt slow to retract.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 88,105 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2008 88,105 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2007 85,418 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/ door mirror damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2007 85,418 miles

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

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

n/s/ door mirror damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2006 82,892 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 82,892 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2005 80,287 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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M335 POA is a 1995 Rover 418 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M335 POA, 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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M335 POA is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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