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M891 LOP

1994 Rover 418

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,956 mi
Last recorded136,956 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 418128,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM891 LOP
MakeRover
Model418
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 136,956 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

slight seepage from power steering component and drive belt slack

Fail 24 Apr 2008 136,956 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight seepage from power steering component and drive belt slack

Pass 27 Apr 2007 133,310 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 133,309 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 127,484 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 127,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

hand brake high

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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M891 LOP is a 1994 Rover 418 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M891 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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What year was M891 LOP registered?

M891 LOP is a 1994 Rover 418, first registered on 23 September 1994.

Is M891 LOP safe to buy?

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