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M513 SOA

1995 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,398 mi
Last recorded163,398 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM513 SOA
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 163,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2011 163,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2010 159,307 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 156,209 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 152,653 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 147,043 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 132,698 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 132,698 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot struts defective

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil level near minimum

Pass 20 May 2005 119,777 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 119,777 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in off side steering rack

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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M513 SOA is a 1995 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 123,952 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 M513 SOA, 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 31 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M513 SOA registered?

M513 SOA is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 14 June 1995.

Is M513 SOA safe to buy?

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