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M435 SBM

1994 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

94,648 mi
Last recorded94,648 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM435 SBM
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 94,648 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust limited life

Fail 14 Jun 2014 94,635 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust limited life

Pass 29 Jun 2013 93,395 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 93,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 92,303 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 92,283 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

battery insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2011 91,253 miles

Oil leak

slight b/smoke

Fail 15 Jun 2010 90,548 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 90,548 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 89,673 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 89,673 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 88,645 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 106,053 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 106,053 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 28 May 2008 88,788 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 87,365 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 87,365 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 86,186 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 86,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M435 SBM is a 1994 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 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 M435 SBM, 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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M435 SBM is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 16 November 1994.

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