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M70 EJW

1995 Rover 418

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,395 mi
Last recorded43,395 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 EJW
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 43,395 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter perished/cracking between bellows

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter perished/cracking between bellows

Fail 7 Apr 2025 43,395 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter perished/cracking between bellows

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter perished/cracking between bellows

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 43,243 miles

Nearside Front Outer C V gaiter cracking between bellows

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre rubber bush in trailing arm perished/beginning to tear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer C V gaiter cracking between bellows

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre rubber bush in trailing arm perished/beginning to tear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 43,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter beginning to crack between bellows

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter beginning to crack between bellows

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 42,061 miles

Nearside Front Outer C V gaiter cracking between bellows

Offside Front Outer C V gaiter cracking between bellows

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 42,061 miles

Nearside Front Outer C V gaiter cracking between bellows

Offside Front Outer C V gaiter cracking between bellows

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Won't release (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 41,314 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2012 40,977 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,977 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 40,515 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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M70 EJW is a 1995 Rover 418 in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M70 EJW, 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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What year was M70 EJW registered?

M70 EJW is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 24 March 1995.

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