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M868 BBD

1994 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,793 mi
Last recorded118,793 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM868 BBD
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2008 118,793 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery insecure.

brake fluid level low.

front brake pads low.

long travel at handbrake lever.

n/side trackrod end ball joint dust cover split.

n/side wiper blade split.

power steering & vacuum pump drive belts worn.

rear tyres differ in size to front tyres.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 110,808 miles

Exhaust front,centre,& rear sections corroded & †blowing.

brake fluid level down to minimum.

brake vaccum pump drive belt worn.

n/side & o/side rear suspension trailing arm bushes splitting.

o/side front brake disc recording slight run out(JUDDER).

power steering drive belt requires adjustment.

power steering fluid level down to minimum level.

rear antiroll bar link bar bushes n/side & o/side wearing.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 105,044 miles

battery insecure.

centre exhaust corroded.

exhaust front corroded & blowing.

n/side coolant rail corroded.

n/side outer drive shaft c/v boot cracking.

rear exhaust corroded & blowing.

rear suspension trailing arm bushes splitting.

slight free play in steering rack o/side.

squealing from brake servo feed pump drive belt.

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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M868 BBD is a 1994 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M868 BBD, 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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M868 BBD is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 18 October 1994.

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