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M412 JRW

1995 Rover 418

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,299 mi
Last recorded107,299 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM412 JRW
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 107,299 miles

both front wipers split and slow to clear

engine oil level low- 0.5 ltrs 10/40

heavy oil staining on PAS pipes near resivior

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

rear silencer corroded

steel coolant pipe corroded o/s/f wheel arch

various steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 106,074 miles

both door mirrors damaged

damage to o/s/f wheel arch and bumper

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

oil staining on PAS pipes/ hoses (underbonnet)

oil staining on block sump and gearbox

Fail 19 Nov 2012 106,074 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

PAS fluid level on minimum

both door mirrors damaged

damage to o/s/f wheel arch and bumper

n/s washer jet blocked

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

oil staining on PAS pipes/ hoses (underbonnet)

oil staining on block sump and gearbox

Pass 23 Nov 2011 105,110 miles

Nearside door mirror tapped into place,

Nearside front brake binding slightly,

Oil staining around nearside of engine bay, possible power steering fluid,

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint and offside inner rack joint,

Pass 17 Nov 2010 103,886 miles

Engine oil level low,

Rear brake squeel,

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint and lower ball joint,

Fail 16 Nov 2010 103,886 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil level low,

Rear brake squeel,

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint and lower ball joint,

Pass 17 Nov 2009 102,579 miles

Chip in screen in zone B,

Nearside front tyre perishing,

Slight play in both inner rack joints,

Fail 16 Nov 2009 102,579 miles

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

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

Chip in screen in zone B,

Nearside front tyre perishing,

Slight play in both inner rack joints,

Pass 26 Nov 2008 101,217 miles

BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW,SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S INNER STEERING RACK JOINT,STEEL COOLANT PIPE LEAKING,SUBFRAME CORROSION AT O/S/F

Fail 24 Nov 2008 101,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW,SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S INNER STEERING RACK JOINT,STEEL COOLANT PIPE LEAKING,SUBFRAME CORROSION AT O/S/F

Pass 21 Nov 2007 99,368 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 99,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 96,034 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 96,034 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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M412 JRW is a 1995 Rover 418 in Grey with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M412 JRW, 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 M412 JRW registered?

M412 JRW is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 6 March 1995.

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