MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,965 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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engine mounting bolts missing
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
drive shaft oilseal off side
offside rear engine mounting bolts missing and loose
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover 418?
Based on 44,803 MOT tests across 9,538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M521 PTM is a 1994 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 M521 PTM, 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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How do I check the history of M521 PTM?
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What year was M521 PTM registered?
M521 PTM is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 14 October 1994.
Is M521 PTM safe to buy?
The MOT history for M521 PTM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does M521 PTM have outstanding finance?
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