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M659 LOG

1994 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,255 mi
Last recorded112,255 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM659 LOG
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 112,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2011 112,245 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2010 105,880 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

steering wheel cover split

Fail 19 Feb 2010 105,880 miles

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

n/s door mirror cracked

steering wheel cover split

Pass 20 Feb 2009 97,812 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 97,812 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

surface corrosion on offside front wing

Pass 3 Jan 2008 89,430 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 89,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 83,404 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 83,404 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2006 77,359 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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M659 LOG is a 1994 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1994 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 128,060 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 M659 LOG, 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 32 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M659 LOG registered?

M659 LOG is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 15 August 1994.

Is M659 LOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M659 LOG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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