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M836 NOL

1995 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,774 mi
Last recorded98,774 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM836 NOL
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2020 98,774 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 98,015 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 96,818 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 96,805 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 95,407 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 94,135 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 93,751 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 93,751 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 92,256 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 92,256 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 90,169 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 90,169 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 88,361 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 88,361 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 87,235 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 85,204 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 82,541 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 79,664 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 76,241 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 72,876 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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M836 NOL is a 1995 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 M836 NOL, 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 M836 NOL registered?

M836 NOL is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 20 January 1995.

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