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M496 YRP

1994 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,187 mi
Last recorded184,187 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM496 YRP
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 184,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 180,044 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 176,232 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 176,232 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 171,685 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 171,685 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 168,513 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 168,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front 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 20 Jan 2010 163,619 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 163,619 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 157,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 157,668 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 151,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 151,876 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 146,099 miles

Both N/S and O/S Front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2006 141,357 miles

STEERING RACK SLIGHT PLAY

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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M496 YRP is a 1994 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 M496 YRP, 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 M496 YRP registered?

M496 YRP is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M496 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M496 YRP shows 16 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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