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M434 SOA

1995 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,974 mi
Last recorded95,974 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM434 SOA
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 95,974 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 90,907 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 86,924 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 81,857 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 81,857 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 76,406 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 70,277 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 70,277 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 64,746 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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M434 SOA is a 1995 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 M434 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M434 SOA registered?

M434 SOA is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 9 June 1995.

Is M434 SOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M434 SOA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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