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M848 WUM

1995 Rover 418

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,380 mi
Last recorded181,380 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM848 WUM
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 181,380 miles

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

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

n/s rear back plate damp

Fail 27 Jul 2011 181,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

n/s rear back plate damp

Pass 8 Oct 2010 177,797 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 169,084 miles

Advice att to multi v belt adjustment

Pass 1 Oct 2008 163,433 miles

Slight play in stering rack

Fail 30 Sep 2008 163,433 miles

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

Early attension to handbrake travel

Slight play in stering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2007 157,882 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight attension to handbrake travel and rear brake shoes adjustment

Fail 2 Oct 2007 157,872 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Slight attension to handbrake travel and rear brake shoes adjustment

Pass 3 Oct 2006 152,775 miles

Clutch pedal pad wearing thin

Left hand drive shaft boot perished

Right hand outer sill at rear surface corroded

Slight play in power steering rack

Fail 5 Oct 2005 144,338 miles

Both side main rear suspension arm bushes perished.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 144,338 miles

Both side main rear suspension arm bushes perished.

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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M848 WUM is a 1995 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M848 WUM, 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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M848 WUM is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 24 May 1995.

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