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M378 SOA

1995 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,800 mi
Last recorded101,800 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM378 SOA
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 101,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

coolant pipes are corroded

exhaust emits smoke, though at the moment of test it was not excessive

slight play in nearside front steering/suspension

slight play in the steering system

Fail 19 Aug 2008 101,800 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

coolant pipes are corroded

exhaust emits smoke, though at the moment of test it was not excessive

slight play in nearside front steering/suspension

slight play in the steering system

Pass 21 Aug 2007 96,683 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant pipes corroded

front number plate is slightly deteriorated

offside front door mirror is incorrect, though does function and is secure

slight play in front steering and suspension

Fail 21 Aug 2007 96,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant pipes corroded

front number plate is slightly deteriorated

offside front door mirror is incorrect, though does function and is secure

slight play in front steering and suspension

Pass 13 Jul 2006 81,675 miles

nearside rear tyre has two nails in it

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight deterioration of nearside rear suspension arm bush

Fail 12 Jul 2006 81,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has two nails in it

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight deterioration of nearside rear suspension arm bush

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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M378 SOA is a 1995 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M378 SOA, 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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M378 SOA is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 8 June 1995.

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