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M597 EEA

1995 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,153 mi
Last recorded217,153 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM597 EEA
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2008 217,153 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 207,906 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 197,039 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2005 197,039 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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M597 EEA is a 1995 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M597 EEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M597 EEA registered?

M597 EEA is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is M597 EEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M597 EEA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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