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M886 LOP

1994 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

276,015 mi
Last recorded276,015 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM886 LOP
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 276,015 miles

damage to nearside front

front coil springs corroded

general corrosion

offside rear seat belt missing

Fail 28 Aug 2014 276,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damage to nearside front

front coil springs corroded

general corrosion

offside rear seat belt missing

Pass 5 Sep 2013 253,599 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bad corrosion/poor repair to o/s/r door

brake fluid getting low

corrosion to n/s/f and n/s/r wheel arches

knocking from steering

n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

n/s/f bumper corner insecure

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r seatbelt removed

slight play in steering tie rods/rack

trailing arm bushes deteriorated

tread depths low

Fail 30 Aug 2013 253,599 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bad corrosion along both sills

bad corrosion/poor repair to o/s/r door

brake fluid getting low

corrosion to n/s/f and n/s/r wheel arches

knocking from steering

n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

n/s/f bumper corner insecure

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r seatbelt removed

slight play in steering tie rods/rack

steering lock inop

trailing arm bushes deteriorated

tread depths low

Pass 4 Sep 2012 229,827 miles

front bumper damaged & poor fit

general corrosion

nearside front wing corroded & temport repair

offside rear seat belt removed

offside rear wheel arch corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 4 Sep 2012 229,827 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads low

front bumper damaged & poor fit

general corrosion

nearside front wing corroded & temport repair

offside rear seat belt removed

offside rear wheel arch corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 8 Sep 2011 206,091 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to o/s/r sill and wheel arch

knocking from steering when rocked

o/s/r seat belt missing/removed

rear washer inop

slight play in steering tie rods

Fail 7 Sep 2011 206,091 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to o/s/r sill

knocking from steering when rocked

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge

rear washer inop

slight play in steering tie rods

Pass 10 Aug 2010 184,127 miles

bonnet difficult to open

general corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

oil leaks

oil level low

play in offside rear suspension arm rear shockabasorber bush

Fail 10 Aug 2010 184,127 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

bonnet difficult to open

general corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

oil leaks

oil level low

play in offside rear suspension arm rear shockabasorber bush

Pass 28 Jul 2009 160,223 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 160,223 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

glow plug light stops on along time advise new glow plugs

rear no plate starting to disfigure

rear tyres 3 mm 175 70 14 h

slight play in nearside tierod joint

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 19 Aug 2008 13,995 miles

exhaust front pipe corroded

front no plate damaged

offside sill damaged

oil leaks

rear no plate starting to disfigure

Fail 18 Aug 2008 139,935 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front pipe corroded

front no plate damaged

front tyres low 2 mm 175 70 14 t

offside sill damaged

oil leaks

rear no plate starting to disfigure

Pass 1 Aug 2007 121,199 miles

exhaust front pipe badly corroded

front shockabasorbers weak

handbrake high

metal coolant pipe on offside inner flitch badly corroded

nearside front inner c.v boot starting to leak

offside front outer c.v boot perished

offside sill damaged

oil leaks

rear trialing arm bushes perished

Fail 1 Aug 2007 121,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust front pipe badly damaged

front shockabsorbers weak

handbrake high

metal coolant pipe on offside inner flitch badly corroded

nearside front inner c.v boot starting to leak

offside front outer c.v boot perished

offside sill damaged

oil leaks

rear trialing arm bushes perished

Fail 12 Aug 2006 108,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 12 Aug 2006 108,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear wiper blade perished

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 LOP is a 1994 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 LOP, 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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M886 LOP is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 21 September 1994.

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