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M846 FBB

1994 Rover 418

Black Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

174,413 mi
Last recorded174,413 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM846 FBB
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2011 174,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

both front outer c.v gaitors deteriating

oil topped up (2 litres)

power steering belt slipping

Pass 15 Dec 2009 167,829 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 167,829 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2008 162,273 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 162,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 153,555 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 153,554 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 146,680 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 146,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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M846 FBB is a 1994 Rover 418 in Black with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M846 FBB, 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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M846 FBB is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 12 August 1994.

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