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M38 UYC

1994 Rover 418

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

252,774 mi
Last recorded252,774 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM38 UYC
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 252,774 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust system corroded

front coil springs corroded

n/s/f ball joint play

oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2025 252,277 miles

both outer sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

lower engine mount bush perished/worn

oil leak

play in steering rack joints

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2024 251,246 miles

exhaust system corroded

lower engine mounting perished/worn

oil leak

play in steering rack

rear chassis corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2023 250,586 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes perished/worn

play n/s/f steering rack

rear suspension parts corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2023 250,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front suspension arm rear bushes perished/worn

play n/s/f steering rack

rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2022 249,499 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

front coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

oil leak

oil leak

small play inner rack joints

Fail 17 Feb 2022 249,496 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

front coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

oil leak

oil leak

small play inner rack joints

Pass 25 Feb 2021 248,673 miles

both rear tyres 3mm tread

n/s/f coil springs corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

oil leak

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 17 Feb 2021 248,619 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both rear tyres 3mm tread

n/s/f coil springs corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

oil leak

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 20 Feb 2020 247,960 miles

both front wheel arches corroded

o/s/ c.v boot perished

oil leak

rear anti roll bar bushes perished

Fail 20 Feb 2020 247,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

both front wheel arches corroded

o/s/ c.v boot perished

oil leak

rear anti roll bar bushes perished

Pass 14 Feb 2019 245,806 miles

n/s/f outer c.v boot badly perished

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread and perished

oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2019 245,806 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

n/s/f outer c.v boot badly perished

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread and perished

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2018 243,224 miles

oil leak

small play in n/s/f drop link

Fail 15 Feb 2018 243,219 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

small play in n/s/f drop link

Pass 23 Feb 2017 241,336 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 238,646 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 233,813 miles

damage to n/s rear suspension mounting

Fail 12 Feb 2015 233,807 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damage to n/s rear suspension mounting

Pass 20 Feb 2014 227,663 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 227,540 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 220,856 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 220,837 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 213,176 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 213,174 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 204,713 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 204,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 195,569 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 186,300 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 175,917 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 167,132 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 157,552 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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M38 UYC is a 1994 Rover 418 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 1994 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 128,060 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 M38 UYC, 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 32 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M38 UYC registered?

M38 UYC is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 30 December 1994.

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