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M478 VCA

1994 Rover 418

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,614 mi
Last recorded146,614 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM478 VCA
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2006 146,614 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 136,815 miles

Advise front number plate.

Advise n/s rear anti=roll bar link bush slighty worn.

Advise o/s front tyre wearing on inner tread.

Advise slight play in o/s steering rack.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M478 VCA is a 1994 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M478 VCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M478 VCA registered?

M478 VCA is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M478 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M478 VCA shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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