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M502 SRE

1994 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,787 mi
Last recorded183,787 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM502 SRE
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 183,787 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 183,787 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 178,487 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 178,480 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 172,837 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 167,819 miles

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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M502 SRE is a 1994 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M502 SRE, 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

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What year was M502 SRE registered?

M502 SRE is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 5 September 1994.

Is M502 SRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M502 SRE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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