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M529 DNH

1994 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

210,687 mi
Last recorded210,687 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM529 DNH
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 210,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2012 210,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2011 198,412 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 198,412 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 196,684 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 187,230 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 187,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 179,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/r outer wall of tyre deteriorated

slight free play n/s/r steering rack

vehicle has a dvla serious damage marker

Pass 4 Sep 2008 172,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2007 156,654 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 156,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 May 2006 145,750 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 145,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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
Full Rover 418 reliability report

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M529 DNH is a 1994 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M529 DNH, 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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M529 DNH is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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