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M455 URO

1995 Rover 418

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,239 mi
Last recorded156,239 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM455 URO
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 156,239 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 156,237 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 153,906 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 151,703 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2011 151,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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)

rear brake imbalance 25%

Pass 23 Aug 2010 150,013 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 148,782 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 148,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 147,307 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 145,548 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 145,540 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 143,808 miles

damp around fuel filler hose 2oil leak 3 slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 16 Aug 2005 141,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

some damage to front bumper

Pass 16 Aug 2005 141,198 miles

some damage to front bumper

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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M455 URO is a 1995 Rover 418 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M455 URO, 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 M455 URO registered?

M455 URO is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 28 February 1995.

Is M455 URO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M455 URO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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