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M481 CHP

1994 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,873 mi
Last recorded144,873 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM481 CHP
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 144,873 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 141,928 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 May 2013 139,027 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 135,216 miles

rubbish car

Pass 5 May 2011 131,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside door mirror glass cracked.

Fail 3 May 2011 131,776 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside door mirror glass cracked.

Pass 20 May 2010 128,761 miles

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

Nearside screenwash jet weak.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside door mirror cracked.

Pass 15 May 2009 125,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2008 121,741 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 121,737 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 117,333 miles

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

Splits on both wiper blade rubbers.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 113,033 miles

Exhaust leak from pipe in front of rear silencer

Slight exhaust leak from flexible section of exhaust at base of downpipe.

Some inter-action between nearside rear sidelight and indicator

Split on end of nearside wiper blade

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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M481 CHP is a 1994 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M481 CHP, 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

How do I check the history of M481 CHP?

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What year was M481 CHP registered?

M481 CHP is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 23 November 1994.

Is M481 CHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M481 CHP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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