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M540 OOC

1995 Rover 418

Black Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,325 mi
Last recorded196,325 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 OOC
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2010 196,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 186,966 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 179,466 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2006 170,985 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 170,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M540 OOC is a 1995 Rover 418 in Black with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M540 OOC, 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 M540 OOC registered?

M540 OOC is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 7 February 1995.

Is M540 OOC safe to buy?

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