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M852 GAD

1994 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

208,098 mi
Last recorded208,098 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM852 GAD
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2008 208,098 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 206,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside 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)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

diffrent size tyres fitted, FRONTS 175/70/14 - REAR 175/65/14

n/s/f headlamp lense damaged, but not affecting beam image

n/s/f tyre cracking on its inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking on its inner and outer sidewalls

slight play in the n/s/f vand o/s/f tiebar arms

Pass 17 Oct 2006 197,446 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 197,410 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wear uneven

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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M852 GAD is a 1994 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M852 GAD, 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 M852 GAD registered?

M852 GAD is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 29 November 1994.

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