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M491 CHP

1994 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,545 mi
Last recorded149,545 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM491 CHP
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 149,545 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 144,083 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 144,083 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 141,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 133,786 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2011 133,786 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 127,960 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 125,878 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 125,878 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 121,381 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 116,137 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 116,136 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 112,414 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 112,355 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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M491 CHP is a 1994 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M491 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.

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M491 CHP is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 23 November 1994.

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