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M826 UNW

1994 Rover 418

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,228 mi
Last recorded61,228 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM826 UNW
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 61,228 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 61,200 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 58,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 58,704 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 55,527 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 55,527 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,074 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 47,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 41,078 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 41,078 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 39,161 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 39,160 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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M826 UNW is a 1994 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M826 UNW, 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 M826 UNW registered?

M826 UNW is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 12 October 1994.

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The MOT history for M826 UNW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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