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M735 CCL

1995 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

127,123 mi
Last recorded127,123 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM735 CCL
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2009 127,123 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

intercooler pipe split

n/s/f bumper end adrift

n/s/r tyre has surface damage to outer sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2008 114,111 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 114,111 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate cracked

Fail 27 Oct 2008 114,080 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake servo pump drive belt perished

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre slightly cut on sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear mudflap insucure

Oil leak

Power steering pump drive belt perished

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

Steering rack slightly worn

Pass 22 Oct 2007 106,409 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

distortion of n/s/r tyre.

o/s/r tyre wear low.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

wear in o/s inner steering rack joint.

Fail 18 Oct 2007 106,409 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

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

distortion of n/s/r tyre.

o/s/r tyre wear low.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

wear in o/s inner steering rack joint.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 93,606 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 93,606 miles

Nearside 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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M735 CCL is a 1995 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 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 M735 CCL, 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 M735 CCL registered?

M735 CCL is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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