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M803 PJW

1995 Rover 418

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,132 mi
Last recorded141,132 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM803 PJW
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 141,132 miles

corrosion and repair to offside outer sill

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear metal brake pipe ferrules

nearside rear anti roll bar mounting bracket corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 2 Jun 2008 136,157 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 136,157 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 128,702 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to offside and nearside sills

corrosion to water pipe

heavy cracking to both cv boots

Fail 29 May 2007 128,702 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to offside and nearside sills

corrosion to water pipe

heavy cracking to both cv boots

Pass 31 May 2006 116,513 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside water pipe

Fail 31 May 2006 116,513 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside water pipe

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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M803 PJW is a 1995 Rover 418 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M803 PJW, 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 M803 PJW registered?

M803 PJW is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 21 April 1995.

Is M803 PJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M803 PJW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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