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M47 PBV

1994 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,499 mi
Last recorded88,499 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM47 PBV
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,499 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 85,423 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 80,892 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 78,225 miles

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

nearside rear sill slightly corroded but still ok

Pass 15 Jul 2014 77,651 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 77,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 76,603 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 75,274 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 75,256 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 73,322 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 71,321 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 71,321 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 68,940 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 66,387 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 62,402 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 62,370 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 58,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 58,039 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm 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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M47 PBV is a 1994 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M47 PBV, 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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M47 PBV is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M47 PBV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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