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M523 UVT

1995 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,924 mi
Last recorded104,924 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM523 UVT
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 104,924 miles

Both front road springs corroded at top.

Nearside outer cv gaitor perished.

Oil leak

Rear offside outer sill damaged.

Rear outer sills at wheel arch and rear wheel arches corroded but not holed.

Rear suspension bushes, lower shock absorber bushes and anti roll bar bushes perished.

Fail 15 Nov 2008 104,924 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear offside lower sill damaged.

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Coolant leak

Nearside front outer cv gaitor perished.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear suspension arm and lower shock absorber mounting bushes perished.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 97,463 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 97,463 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 89,724 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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M523 UVT is a 1995 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 M523 UVT, 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 M523 UVT registered?

M523 UVT is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 3 January 1995.

Is M523 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M523 UVT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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