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M650 WBW

1995 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

192,245 mi
Last recorded192,245 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM650 WBW
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2015 192,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 192,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 187,101 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 187,101 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 181,561 miles

nearside front foglamp damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2012 175,035 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 175,032 miles

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

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 168,578 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f bumper corner insecure

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Fail 14 Feb 2011 168,578 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f bumper corner insecure

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 22 Feb 2010 163,718 miles

both rear tyres perished

oil leak

play in steering rack

Fail 15 Feb 2010 163,758 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished

oil leak

play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2009 153,437 miles

oil leak

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2008 145,451 miles

nearside front spot light damaged

nearside head light stone chip

Fail 8 Feb 2008 145,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

nearside front spot light damaged

nearside head light stone chip

Pass 8 Feb 2007 137,178 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 124,074 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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M650 WBW is a 1995 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M650 WBW, 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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M650 WBW is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 2 May 1995.

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