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M436 XCE

1995 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

238,158 mi
Last recorded238,158 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM436 XCE
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 May 2015 238,158 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 238,158 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 223,165 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 209,220 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 209,220 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 194,998 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 181,805 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2011 181,805 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 168,248 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 153,141 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 137,085 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 123,049 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 113,113 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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M436 XCE is a 1995 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M436 XCE, 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 M436 XCE registered?

M436 XCE is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 27 June 1995.

Is M436 XCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M436 XCE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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