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M449 POB

1995 Rover 418

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,735 mi
Last recorded90,735 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM449 POB
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 90,735 miles

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

oil leak around engine area

Pass 7 Jun 2010 81,665 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 81,519 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 73,386 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 67,883 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 62,423 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 62,387 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2006 55,028 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M449 POB is a 1995 Rover 418 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M449 POB, 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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M449 POB is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 23 March 1995.

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