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M393 TFV

1995 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

228,940 mi
Last recorded228,940 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM393 TFV
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 228,940 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

back wiper missing

front screen slightley damaged

unable to see back brakes

Fail 21 May 2009 228,940 miles

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

back wiper missing

front screen slightley damaged

unable to see back brakes

Fail 28 Aug 2008 224,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 218,924 miles

Slight play in steering rack o/s

Fail 21 Sep 2007 218,924 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 13 Sep 2006 218,202 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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M393 TFV is a 1995 Rover 418 in Blue 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 M393 TFV, 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 M393 TFV registered?

M393 TFV is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 7 February 1995.

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