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M440 XCE

1995 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,342 mi
Last recorded163,342 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM440 XCE
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 163,342 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 163,194 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s front tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 30 Nov 2012 158,184 miles

underbody corrion

Fail 30 Nov 2012 158,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

underbody corrion

Pass 24 Nov 2011 153,672 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 153,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 148,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear tow bar corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2010 148,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear tow bar corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2009 144,251 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2008 136,514 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 125,166 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2007 125,166 miles

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

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

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2006 117,014 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushs starting to perish

Nearside rear inner door sill has surface corrosion

Plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Slight gearbox and engine oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M440 XCE is a 1995 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M440 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.

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M440 XCE is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 27 June 1995.

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