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M881 GDG

1994 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,860 mi
Last recorded169,860 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM881 GDG
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2009 169,860 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished on outer walls

front number plate cracked

front pads to be checked

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 21 Feb 2009 169,860 miles

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished on outer walls

front number plate cracked

front pads to be checked

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2008 55,761 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

corrosion to both front wheel arches

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Feb 2008 55,759 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

corrosion to both front wheel arches

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2007 145,656 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 139,100 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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M881 GDG is a 1994 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M881 GDG, 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 M881 GDG registered?

M881 GDG is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 21 December 1994.

Is M881 GDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M881 GDG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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