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M71 ACC

1994 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,051 mi
Last recorded140,051 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM71 ACC
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 140,051 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 140,051 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 135,870 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2010 135,870 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2009 121,652 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

different size tyres on front axle to rear axle

near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 25 Feb 2009 121,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

different size tyres on front axle to rear axle

near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Aug 2007 119,626 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes split

Fail 1 Aug 2007 119,626 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)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front anti roll bar links bushes split

Pass 14 May 2005 115,644 miles
Fail 13 May 2005 115,644 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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M71 ACC is a 1994 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M71 ACC, 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 M71 ACC registered?

M71 ACC is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M71 ACC safe to buy?

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