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M781 AOW

1995 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

194,239 mi
Last recorded194,239 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM781 AOW
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 194,239 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 194,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 192,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 192,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 182,087 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 170,682 miles

nearside rear lamp taped

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

offside front coolant pipe coroded (attention required)

wheel arches showing signs of corosion

Pass 2 Jul 2011 160,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damp round injectors

nearside rear light unit broken

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

slight play in steering reack

steering rack damp

various oil leaks

Fail 2 Jul 2011 160,583 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damp round injectors

nearside rear light unit broken

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

slight play in steering reack

steering rack damp

various oil leaks

Pass 23 Jun 2010 149,920 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 149,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 140,039 miles

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

o/s/f tyre valve rubbing on wheeltrim

Fail 13 Jul 2009 140,039 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre valve rubbing on wheeltrim

Pass 11 Jul 2008 132,123 miles

Large cracks in both outer cvboots .

N/S/R tyre worn uneven ( 2mm) .

O/S/R tyre worn uneven ( 2mm ) .

Pass 16 Jul 2007 128,540 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 128,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2007 127,721 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 124,894 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 124,894 miles

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

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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M781 AOW is a 1995 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M781 AOW, 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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M781 AOW is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 10 March 1995.

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