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M438 XWR

1995 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,464 mi
Last recorded134,464 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM438 XWR
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 134,464 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

blue smoke from exhaust

brake servo weak

front tyres getting close to legal limit on edges

lower engine mount splitting

nsr and osf wheel arches corroded,sharp edges covered with tape

osf seat belt stalk faulty, just acceptable recommend attention

power steering feed pipes damp

power steering pump and servo pump drive belts in poor condition

rear exhaust box corroding

throttle cable in poor condition,recommend attention

Fail 2 Nov 2009 134,463 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

blue smoke from exhaust

brake servo weak

front tyres getting close to legal limit on edges

lower engine mount splitting

nsr and osf wheel arches corroded,sharp edges covered with tape

osf seat belt stalk faulty, just acceptable recommend attention

power steering feed pipes damp

power steering pump and servo pump drive belts in poor condition

rear exhaust box corroding

throttle cable in poor condition,recommend attention

Pass 18 Oct 2008 121,710 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 112,593 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 112,593 miles

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

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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M438 XWR is a 1995 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M438 XWR, 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 M438 XWR registered?

M438 XWR is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 27 April 1995.

Is M438 XWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M438 XWR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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