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M543 SOA

1995 Rover 418

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

125,219 mi
Last recorded125,219 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM543 SOA
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 125,219 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 119,591 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2017 119,591 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2017 119,302 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2016 114,482 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 114,482 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 110,483 miles

slight corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 28 Jan 2015 110,483 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 104,304 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 100,953 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 100,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 97,932 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside front stabilizer link a little worn

Offsiide rear trailing arm bushing craking

Pass 7 Mar 2011 94,268 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 94,268 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 89,330 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 89,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 85,688 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 85,688 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 83,472 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 80,278 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2006 76,999 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 76,999 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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M543 SOA is a 1995 Rover 418 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 M543 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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M543 SOA is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 14 June 1995.

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