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M726 POG

1995 Rover 418

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,956 mi
Last recorded88,956 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM726 POG
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 88,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Full vehicle undersealed and stone chipped covering underside and most components

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 88,866 miles

underneath vehicl is very rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2019 88,036 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 88,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 87,727 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 87,727 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 87,201 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,122 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 84,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 84,739 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 83,423 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 82,047 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 81,069 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 80,178 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 79,112 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 78,368 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 77,087 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 75,670 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 74,422 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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M726 POG is a 1995 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M726 POG, 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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M726 POG is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 27 March 1995.

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The MOT history for M726 POG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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