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M87 AGO

1994 Rover 418

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,094 mi
Last recorded78,094 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM87 AGO
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2018 78,094 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 78,066 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 78,000 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has a slight noise

Pass 7 Oct 2015 77,923 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 11 Oct 2014 77,794 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 77,692 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 77,534 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 77,212 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 76,831 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 76,011 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 75,981 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 75,027 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 70,563 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage nearside rear lens

Fail 3 Oct 2007 70,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage n/s rear lens

Pass 18 Oct 2006 66,411 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

damage n/s/rear light lens

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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M87 AGO is a 1994 Rover 418 in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M87 AGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M87 AGO registered?

M87 AGO is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 29 September 1994.

Is M87 AGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M87 AGO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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