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M457 CFG

1994 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

144,966 mi
Last recorded144,966 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM457 CFG
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 144,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear inner sills getting corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2024 138,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion front and rear inner and outer sills

Pass 19 Jun 2023 136,486 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 136,469 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 134,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 132,843 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 131,916 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 126,437 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 126,437 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 121,570 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 121,570 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 119,386 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 119,386 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 117,626 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 114,567 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2010 110,518 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 110,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 107,303 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 103,389 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 98,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 94,244 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 94,244 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 88,536 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 88,536 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

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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M457 CFG is a 1994 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1994 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 128,060 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 M457 CFG, 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 32 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M457 CFG registered?

M457 CFG is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 16 December 1994.

Is M457 CFG safe to buy?

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