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M581 XCE

1995 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,457 mi
Last recorded85,457 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM581 XCE
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2017 85,457 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill outer/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer wing holed

Nearside Rear Upper wheel arch corrodded

Offside Front Lower coolant pipe leaking

Pass 16 Jun 2016 83,452 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel archs (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel archs (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 83,447 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel archs (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel archs (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 81,529 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s outer wheel arches slighty corroded

n/s front wing outer edge corroded/ taped

Fail 16 Jun 2015 81,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s outer wheel arches slighty corroded

n/s front wing outer edge corroded/ taped

Pass 18 Jun 2014 79,625 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 77,604 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 76,532 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front door mirror lens damaged

slight exhaust blow centre

steering lock loose to coloum

Pass 13 Jun 2011 755,310 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 75,308 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 74,318 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 74,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 73,245 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 73,240 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 72,362 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 70,748 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 70,730 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 68,060 miles

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

o/s mirror cracked

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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M581 XCE is a 1995 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M581 XCE, 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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M581 XCE is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 29 June 1995.

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