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M491 OVH

1994 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,314 mi
Last recorded187,314 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 187,314 miles

Nearside front wheel has one odd wheel nut, suggest check correct seating.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 182,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

all metal brake pipes begining to corrode

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

rear tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 19 Aug 2008 182,896 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

all metal brake pipes begining to corrode

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 21 Aug 2007 180,021 miles

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

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

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

offside front valance insecure

road fund licience attached in nearside swept area of windscreen

Fail 21 Aug 2007 180,021 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front valance insecure

road fund licience attached in nearside swept area of windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2006 177,282 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 174,870 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 174,870 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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)

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

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

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 OVH is a 1994 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OVH, 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 M491 OVH registered?

M491 OVH is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M491 OVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M491 OVH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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