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M355 POA

1995 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

139,195 mi
Last recorded139,195 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2006
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM355 POA
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2006 139,195 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 139,195 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 138,436 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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M355 POA is a 1995 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M355 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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What year was M355 POA registered?

M355 POA is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 3 April 1995.

Is M355 POA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M355 POA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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