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M723 NMO

1994 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

186,376 mi
Last recorded186,376 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM723 NMO
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2017 186,376 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning very heavy to turn and juddering (2.3.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlamp has slight movement

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front lower arms corroded and slight play in bushes

Pass 7 Oct 2016 185,162 miles

exhaust downpipe-flexi joint worn

general lower door-sill corrosion

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2016 185,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated stiff sticking (3.1.3c)

exhaust downpipe-flexi joint worn

general lower door-sill corrosion

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2015 184,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake efficient in rolling road test, however lever stiff in operation, advise inspection

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 6 Oct 2015 184,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 3-4mm tyre wearing heavy on outer edge

handbrake efficient in rolling road test, however lever stiff in operation, advise inspection

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 2 Oct 2014 183,041 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake lever stiff in operation, however efficent in rolling road test, advise inspection.

Fail 1 Oct 2014 183,041 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake lever stiff in operation, however efficent in rolling road test, advise inspection.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 180,274 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO FRONT OUTER BRAKE PIPES.

Fail 8 Oct 2013 180,274 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO FRONT OUTER BRAKE PIPES.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 175,070 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 171,701 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 167,285 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 161,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 155,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 155,836 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 148,489 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 142,372 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 142,362 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

front and rear number plates starting to deteriate

o/s headlamp glass cracked and slight condensation

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Fail 18 Oct 2006 141,908 miles

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)

front and rear number plates starting to deteriate

o/s headlamp glass cracked and slight condensation

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 24 Oct 2005 133,531 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 133,531 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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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M723 NMO is a 1994 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M723 NMO, 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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M723 NMO is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 12 August 1994.

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