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M869 XLV

1995 Rover 418

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,809 mi
Last recorded135,809 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM869 XLV
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 135,809 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 135,732 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed at rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed in 2 x places (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 133,785 miles

1...heavy surface rust on o/s and n/s underbody sills...2...rubber cracking on o/s and n/s cv gaitors...3...rubber cracking on o/s and n/s rear lower suspension arm bushes...4...heavy surface rust on o/s front wheel arch

Fail 5 Jan 2015 133,769 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

1...heavy surface rust on o/s and n/s underbody sills...2...rubber cracking on o/s and n/s cv gaitors...3...rubber cracking on o/s and n/s rear lower suspension arm bushes...4...heavy surface rust on o/s front wheel arch

Pass 2 Jan 2014 130,923 miles

heavy surface rust on o/s and n/s underbody sills

Fail 10 Jan 2013 128,990 miles

1....slight cracking of cv gaitors.....2.....heavy surface rust on several suspension components.....3.....slight cracking of rear suspension lower arm bushes

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 128,990 miles

1....slight cracking of cv gaitors.....2.....heavy surface rust on several suspension components.....3.....slight cracking of rear suspension lower arm bushes

Pass 13 Jan 2012 127,185 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 127,173 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 125,389 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 123,409 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 121,217 miles

slight play in steering rack.............very slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 7 Jan 2008 118,324 miles

slight play in n/s bottom ball joint and steering rack

Pass 8 Jan 2007 113,725 miles

slight play in steering rack both front tyres on limit on inside area

Pass 10 Jan 2006 106,495 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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M869 XLV is a 1995 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M869 XLV, 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 M869 XLV registered?

M869 XLV is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 31 January 1995.

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