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M668 HDS

1995 Rover 418

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,147 mi
Last recorded140,147 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM668 HDS
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2010 140,147 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing 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)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 136,533 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 132,730 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 132,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 125,540 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2006 113,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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M668 HDS is a 1995 Rover 418 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M668 HDS, 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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M668 HDS is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 12 June 1995.

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