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M728 XVG

1994 Rover 418

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,435 mi
Last recorded138,435 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM728 XVG
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 138,435 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 123,847 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 106,055 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 106,054 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 94,234 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 94,234 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 89,295 miles

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

play in steering rack.

Fail 21 Sep 2006 89,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside engine water pipe is corroded.

play in steering rack.

Pass 31 Oct 2005 85,197 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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M728 XVG is a 1994 Rover 418 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M728 XVG, 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 M728 XVG registered?

M728 XVG is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 23 November 1994.

Is M728 XVG safe to buy?

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