MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,464 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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