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M886 BLY

1995 Rover 418

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,200 mi
Last recorded97,200 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 418123,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM886 BLY
MakeRover
Model418
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 97,200 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 97,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 92,773 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 92,759 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2008 88,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 84,059 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 84,033 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 80,074 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 80,074 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

o/s door mirror broken

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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M886 BLY is a 1995 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 M886 BLY, 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 M886 BLY registered?

M886 BLY is a 1995 Rover 418, first registered on 3 January 1995.

Is M886 BLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M886 BLY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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