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M42 VVW

1994 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,597 mi
Last recorded144,597 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 VVW
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2007 144,597 miles

borderline fading to rear indicators †rear suspension bushes slightly worn perished & cracked †borderline splits in nsr trailing arm bush †front suspension bushes perished & cracking †pas pipes heavily corroded †coil springs corroded

borderline smear from wipers †stonechips in screen †bonnet release catch stiff †dents scratches & heavy surface corrosion to various body panels †oil leaks †radiator in poor condition †fuel tank wet but no signs of leakage

coolant pipes heavily corroded †paintwork in poor condition

rear brakes imbalanced †borderline fluctuation to front brake readings †brake pedal rubber worn †brake discs corrodded & worn †brake hoses perished & metal ends corroded †surface corrosion to various brake pipes †alloy rims in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2006 138,588 miles

as before

Fail 11 May 2006 137,588 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

rear trailing arm bushes split and unbonded. †slight play in steering rack. †oil leaks. †exhausr corroded †radiator corroded.

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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M42 VVW is a 1994 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M42 VVW, 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 M42 VVW registered?

M42 VVW is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 20 October 1994.

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The MOT history for M42 VVW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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